# THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1200422
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Sept. 21, 2022
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1200422


## Contact

- **Address:** 20 PARSONAGE ROAD, HENFIELD
- **Postcode:** BN5 9JG
- **Phone:** 01273494210
- **Email:** hq@jasoc.org.uk
- **Website:** www.janeaustensociety.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN AND THE AUSTEN FAMILY, IN PARTICULAR BY PUBLICATIONS OR ANY OTHER MEANS THAT THE TRUSTEES MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE

**Activities:** The organisation exists to celebrate the nineteenth century British author Jane Austen by: promoting the appreciation and study of the life, work and times of Jane Austen and her family; preserving the manuscripts, letters and memorabilia of Jane Austen and her family; continuing a programme of scholarly publications; and supporting the work of Jane Austen's House, Chawton.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Other Finance, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £105709 | £110209 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £391142 | £62382 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Heather Irene Thomas** (Chair) — appointed Sept. 21, 2022
- Andrea Dorothy Clarke — appointed Oct. 14, 2023
- Elizabeth Fiona Riley — appointed Sept. 21, 2022
- FIONA HEATHER SHEILA AINSWORTH — appointed Sept. 21, 2022
- Kay Dawson — appointed Feb. 7, 2026
- MAUREEN STILLER — appointed Sept. 21, 2022
- Martin Richard Caddick — appointed Oct. 4, 2025
- Professor Joe Bray — appointed June 10, 2025