The Society for the Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education

Registered charity 1144595 Registered since 2011

Operates: Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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trustees on the board

2.9y median 2y

average tenure

longest tenure

trustees past 6 years

7.1y

average years in governance

7 vs 0 portfolio

first-time trustees

company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 8Arts/culture/heritage/science 1

Commercial experience

Professional services 9Education 8Hospitality 1

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British Philosophical Association 1 shared trustee

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Contact

Website	www.thoughtful.org.uk
Email	enquiries@thoughtful.org.uk
Phone	01784906899
Address	C/o WR Partners LLP, Belmont House, Sitka Drive, Shewsbury Business Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshi

Finances

£265,550 latest income

Year	Income	Spending
2021	£415,384	£463,342
2022	£417,068	£360,132
2023	£416,195	£413,229
2024	£430,529	£443,524
2025	£265,550	£373,850

What it does

What

Education/training

Who

Children/young PeopleOther Defined Groups

How

Provides ServicesSponsors Or Undertakes Research

Charitable objects

THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR AMONGST THOSE YOUNG PERSONS UP TO THE AGE OF 16 YEARS, BY THE PROMOTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR SKILLS IN LOGICAL THINKING AND OTHER PHILOSPHICAL TECHNIQUES SO THAT THEIR PERSONAL AND SOCIAL LIVES ARE ENRICHED

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 24/10/2011AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 08 MAR 2024

Trustees (8)

8trustees

53median age

1aged 70+

Jack Langleyage 31 Chair since 2018
Amanda Jane Burgessage 54 since 2025
Brian Gradyage 51 since 2025
Brian Takudzwa Shayanewakoage 32 since 2024
Christine Houghtonage 75 since 2021
Fiona Elizabeth Macphersonage 54 since 2025
Gareth Johnage 58 since 2024
Rosie Wilsonage 46 since 2023

Linked company (Companies House)

The Society for the Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education · 07821030 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 24/10/2011

1 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

Connected charities (1)

British Philosophical Association 1 shared trustee

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