THE SUDAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY
The Society seeks to promote interest in, and raise awareness of the archaeology, ethnography and heritage of Sudan and Egyptian Nubia. It organises a series of lectures and colloquia, publishes an annual journal, "Sudan and Nubia", together with scholarly monographs. The Society raises funds, some of which are disbursed as grants for archaeological survey and excavation projects.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £505,119 at the end of the period, a significant increase from the prior year due to a generous legacy. The trustees are satisfied with the financial position and report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are held in order to fund research and publication of the results of previous expeditions to the Republic of Sudan.”
Trustees
- Dr Julie Renee Andersonchair
- Daniel Michael Antoine
- Dr Anna Elizabeth Garnett
- Dr DORIAN Q FULLER
- Dr JULIE MAY HUDSON
- Dr Loretta Mary Ann Kilroe
- Dr NEAL ANDREW SPENCER
- Dr PAUL THOMAS NICHOLSON
- Liam Anthony McNamara
- MR W VIVIAN DAVIES
- Nicholas David Padfield QC
- PENELOPE ANNE HAWARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £287k | £38k |
| 31/12/2023 | £43k | £44k |
| 31/12/2022 | £148k | £19k |
| 31/12/2021 | £30k | £13k |
| 31/12/2020 | £30k | £14k |
Common questions
Is THE SUDAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £505,119 at the end of the period, a significant increase from the prior year due to a generous legacy. The trustees are satisfied with the financial position and report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BARAKAT TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE EGYPT EXPLORATION SOCIETY
- THE SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS OF GREAT BRITAIN
- THE SUSSEX ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- SOCIETY FOR NAUTICAL RESEARCH
- THE SOCIAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
- BRISTOL AND AVON ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SUDAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY | £287k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EGYPT EXPLORATION SOCIETY | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | 12.0% | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS OF GREAT BRITAIN | £129k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SUSSEX ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY | £1.6m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY FOR NAUTICAL RESEARCH | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION | £690k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |