NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Family History Society operating a library of Norfolk Genealogical Resources at Kirby Hall in Norwich, doing research, producing a quarterly magazine, The Norfolk Ancestor, and providing an online database for research purposes
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the society was in a healthy situation with fund balances showing a small increase, driven by donations and legacies despite falling membership numbers. The trustees report that overhead costs have fallen due to switching energy suppliers, and the Kirby Hall fund continues to increase in value. However, the trustees note that diminishing membership requires increased focus on monitoring costs and revenue to ensure the society continues to function.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies have made a good contribution this year”
Trustees
- Alan Geoffrey Harper
- Belinda Broad
- CAROL GEORGINA REEVE
- CAROLE ANN TAYLOR
- CHARLES BUSH
- PHILIP JOHN WHISCOMBE
- RICHARD ASHBERRY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £69k | £54k |
| 31/03/2024 | £59k | £54k |
| 31/03/2023 | £52k | £63k |
| 31/03/2022 | £57k | £51k |
| 31/03/2021 | £54k | £74k |
Common questions
Is NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the society was in a healthy situation with fund balances showing a small increase, driven by donations and legacies despite falling membership numbers. The trustees report that overhead costs have fallen due to switching energy suppliers, and the Kirby Hall fund continues to increase in value. However, the trustees note that diminishing membership requires increased focus on monitoring costs and revenue to ensure the society continues to function. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.