THE PREHISTORIC SOCIETY

Registered charity 1000567 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The presentation of lectures to the public, organisation of conferences and day schools, organisation of field trips and study tours, making grants to individuals, annual publication of the Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, publication of a newsletter three times a year and making representations to government and other organisations about the protection of prehistoric sites.

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Latest income

£66k

Latest spending

£91k

Registered

1990

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £24,555 for the year, causing cash reserves to fall from £46,989 to £22,434. However, the trustees report that the charity remains in a sound financial position, supported by a substantial investment portfolio valued at approximately £192,802 and continuing membership income.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none

“The Prehistoric Society” — page 1

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £22k; policy: adequate reserves to ensure the continuity of its activities)

“The trustees consider this level of reserves to be adequate but modest, and will continue to monitor it annually to ensure it remains aligned with the Society’s financial risks and obligations.”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Dr Adelle Ann Bricking
Dr George Arthur Prew
Dr Jennifer Lauren Wexler
Dr Jessica Sarah Bates
Dr Lisa-Elen Meyering
Dr Meredith Jane Iris Laing
Dr Oliver Philip Davis · trustee of 1 other charity
Dr Rachel Elaine Pope
Dr Robert Howard Bewley · trustee of 1 other charity
Dr Rupert Andrew Housley
Dr Sally Louise Longworth

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£66k	£91k
31/12/2023	£70k	£102k
31/12/2022	£64k	£45k
31/12/2021	£67k	£62k
31/12/2020	£58k	£59k

Common questions

Is THE PREHISTORIC SOCIETY financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £24,555 for the year, causing cash reserves to fall from £46,989 to £22,434. However, the trustees report that the charity remains in a sound financial position, supported by a substantial investment portfolio valued at approximately £192,802 and continuing membership income. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE PREHISTORIC SOCIETY?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PREHISTORIC SOCIETY as a grant recipient include MARC FITCH FUND.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
MARC FITCH FUND	FY2023	£2k	Neolithic Stone Extraction
MARC FITCH FUND	FY2023	£500	Fragments of Bronze

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
Historic Environment Scotland	03/12/2018	£1k	Publication - Neolithic Deforestation and Human Agency
Historic Environment Scotland	03/10/2018	£645	Publication - Interpretation of Mesolithic Structures in Britain