SDLP (Social Democratic & Labour Party): donations, loans and election spending
The Electoral Commission's register lists £125,276 in donations accepted by the SDLP (Social Democratic & Labour Party) in Q2 2026, from 13 donations. That is more than the £79,536 in Q1 2026 and more than the £90,037 a year earlier.
Over the five years from Q3 2021 to Q2 2026 the register lists £1.9 million in donations to the SDLP (Social Democratic & Labour Party): 93.6% from public funds, 6.1% from individuals, 0.3% from companies.
The highest quarterly total for the party in the register, which runs from Q3 2017, is £202,712 in Q3 2025.
Donations the register lists as public funds make up £1.8 million of the five-year total.
The register lists no outstanding loans to the party.
The party's campaign spending return for the 2024 general election lists £7,012, against £19,612 in 2019. The largest category was rallies and other events, at £2,271.
At the 2024 general election the House of Commons Library records 18 Social Democratic & Labour Party candidates, 86,861 votes (0.3% of the UK total) and 2 seats.
Parliament's Members API lists 2 MPs for the party on 15 October 2026.
Donations by quarter
| Quarter | Donations | Value | Of which public funds | To the central party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 13 | £125,276 | £110,276 | £80,908 |
| Q1 2026 | 6 | £79,536 | £79,536 | £32,921 |
| Q4 2025 | 9 | £84,372 | £76,872 | £40,421 |
| Q3 2025 | 10 | £202,712 | £195,212 | £160,597 |
| Q2 2025 | 12 | £90,037 | £75,037 | £47,921 |
| Q1 2025 | 7 | £110,927 | £110,927 | £31,038 |
| Q4 2024 | 10 | £147,522 | £140,022 | £117,003 |
| Q3 2024 | 10 | £79,869 | £62,369 | £38,538 |
| Q2 2024 | 13 | £123,035 | £108,035 | £100,803 |
| Q1 2024 | 6 | £51,480 | £51,480 | £29,521 |
| Q4 2023 | 10 | £61,943 | £51,943 | £37,021 |
| Q3 2023 | 13 | £137,011 | £122,011 | £114,589 |
The last 12 quarters with registered donations. Every quarter since Q3 2017 (CSV). Returned and forfeited donations are left out.
Largest donors as registered, Q3 2021 to Q2 2026
| Donor (as registered) | Donor type | Total | Donations | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland Assembly | Public Fund | £650,849 | 61 | 26 June 2026 |
| House of Commons | Public Fund | £595,250 | 59 | 26 June 2026 |
| The Electoral Commission | Public Fund | £576,664 | 8 | 29 June 2026 |
| Mr Tony Kilduff | Individual | £107,500 | 41 | 22 June 2026 |
| Mr James Watson | Individual | £7,000 | 2 | 1 April 2022 |
| MulrinesBeverages Ltd Co | Company | £4,000 | 1 | 28 August 2021 |
| Heron Brothers | Company | £2,500 | 1 | 2 October 2023 |
| Roisin Lynch | Individual | £2,260 | 1 | 1 June 2022 |
| Mr Brian O'Boyle | Individual | £2,000 | 1 | 1 April 2022 |
Five-year totals; names and types as registered.
Loans
The register lists no loans to the party.
Campaign spending at general elections
| Election | Total | Items |
|---|---|---|
| 4 July 2024 | £7,012 | 29 |
| 12 December 2019 | £19,612 | 20 |
| 8 June 2017 | £9,274 | 12 |
| 7 May 2015 | £59,448 | 63 |
| 6 May 2010 | £52,339 | 8 |
| 5 May 2005 | £154,089 | 9 |
| 7 June 2001 | £155,566 | 9 |
Campaign spending returns as registered.
General election results
| Election | Standing as | Candidates | Votes | Vote share | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Social Democratic & Labour Party | 18 | 86,861 | 0.3% | 2 |
| 2019 | Social Democratic & Labour Party | 15 | 118,737 | 0.4% | 2 |
| 2017 | Social Democratic & Labour Party | 18 | 95,419 | 0.3% | 0 |
| 2015 | Social Democratic & Labour Party | 18 | 99,809 | 0.3% | 3 |
| 2010 | Social Democratic & Labour Party | 18 | 110,970 | 0.4% | 3 |
From the House of Commons Library.
The party's entry in the Electoral Commission's register · Search its registered donations · All parties
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