THE VICTORIAN SOCIETY
The Victorian Society is the national charity campaigning for the Victorian and Edwardian historic environment.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year of £216,180, driven largely by a significant increase in grant income, although it continues to face a recurring operational deficit. The trustees confirm that free unrestricted reserves of £768,004 are adequately in excess of their stated policy target of 12 months' expected future expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider it prudent that the level of precautionary reserve should not be less than 12 months’ expected future expenditure (excluding events expenditure since this is income-generating - see Note 3), plus an allowance for ongoing property refurbishment.” — page 32
In the news
- Victorian Society highlight ‘concerns’ over demolition work at historic school site
- Green Lane Mosque Presented with Victorian Society 2017 Conservation Award
- Birmingham mosque receives Victorian Society award for conserving local history
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Alan Davies
- Barbara Lynn Pearcy
- Ben Luke Andrew Sims
- Henry John Sainty
- Iestyn Roberts
- James Roderick Jocelyn Grierson
- Katharine Georgiana Wedd
- Neil Jackson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £690k | £476k |
| 31/12/2023 | £435k | £446k |
| 31/12/2022 | £650k | £451k |
| 31/12/2021 | £605k | £364k |
| 31/12/2020 | £290k | £367k |
Common questions
Is THE VICTORIAN SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year of £216,180, driven largely by a significant increase in grant income, although it continues to face a recurring operational deficit. The trustees confirm that free unrestricted reserves of £768,004 are adequately in excess of their stated policy target of 12 months' expected future expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Begbies.
Who funds THE VICTORIAN SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE VICTORIAN SOCIETY as a grant recipient include JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST, ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £1k | |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £80 | Charitable Donation |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £80 | Charitable Donation |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £80 | Charitable Donation |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £80 | Charitable Donation |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/06/2024 | £243k | "The Victorian Society: Capacity building for a sustainable future" |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £45k | Statutory Casework - The Victorian Society 2024-25 and 2025-26 |
| UK government | 28/02/2024 | £10k | ALB-Historic England-Statutory Casework - The Victorian Society 2024-25 |
| UK government | 23/03/2023 | £33k | ALB-Historic England-Statutory Casework: The Victorian Society |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £41k | ALB-Historic England-Statutory Casework: The Victorian Society |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £41k | ALB-HistoricEngland-Statutory Casework: The Victorian Society |
| UK government | — | £41k | National Capacity Building Grants |