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The Society of St James

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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About The Society of St James

The relief of poverty, sickness, hardship and distress in particular but not exclusively of persons who are homeless, unemployed or who have substance addictions by the provision of housing, rehabilitation, care, support, education, training and employment opportunities; in order to improve individuals life opportunities and the quality of life and to contribute to the wider community

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.99
Program expenses£0.99 (£17.2 million)
99% to programs beats the peer average (98%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Society of St James is a registered education nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is 1043664. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £18M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Society of St James has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

The Society of St James is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Society of St James has £18M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Society of St James is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £18M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Society of St James. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Society of St James has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The relief of poverty, sickness, hardship and distress in particular but not exclusively of persons who are homeless, unemployed or who have substance addictions by the provision of housing, rehabilitation, care, support, education, training and employment opportunities; in order to improve individuals life opportunities and the quality of life and to contribute to the wider community The Society of St James is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: The Society of St James's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £18M is well above the peer average of £790K.

The Society of St James is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
99% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE SOCIETY OF ST JAMES is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AD
Adnan Chaudry
Trustee

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Adnan C••••••
Trustee
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Alan D••••
Trustee
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Alison M••••••• P••••• A••• C•••
Trustee
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Andy H•••••
Trustee
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David W•••••
Trustee
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Graeme C••••• W••••• M••••••• F••
Trustee
PE
Peta J•••• A••
Trustee
SA
Samantha B•••••••
Trustee
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Stephen A••••• B•••••••••
Trustee
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Stephen M•••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£17.9M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£16.5M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£15.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£13.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
£12.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Society of St James This page 89 £17.9 million 99%
Malvern St James Limited 89 £15.0 million 95%
Uk Dri Ltd 89 £47.6 million 100%
Autism East Midlands 89 £17.9 million 100%
Autism Initiatives Group 89 £93.1 million 98%
Education and Services for People with Autism Limited 89 £20.9 million 100%
St Anne'S Community Services 89 £56.8 million 100%
Aneurin Leisure Trust 89 £10.6 million 100%
Ripple Effect International 89 £12.6 million 88%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 10 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Society of St James

What is The Society of St James?
The Society of St James is a education nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The relief of poverty, sickness, hardship and distress in particular but not exclusively of persons who are homeless, unemployed or who have substance addictions by the provision of housing, rehabilitation, care, support, education, training and employment opportunities; in order to improve individuals life opportunities and the quality of life and to contribute to the wider community
When was The Society of St James founded?
The Society of St James was founded in 1995.
Where is The Society of St James located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Society of St James's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Society of St James trustworthy?
The Society of St James has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Society of St James's registration number?
Registration: 1043664 (United Kingdom).
What is The Society of St James's website?
https://www.ssj.org.uk
Are donations to The Society of St James tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.