THE THORESBY SOCIETY
The Leeds Historical Society, founded 1889, covering Leeds and its neighbourhood. The Society seeks to promote public interest in the history of Leeds and its neighbourhood by means of lectures, visits, publications, a library and archive, and other ventures.Prior to incorporation as a company limited by guarantee, the Thoresby Society was registered under charity No. 227526.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure before investment gains of £3,518, which was offset by net investment gains of £22,284, resulting in a positive net movement in funds of £24,266. Per the trustees' report, total unrestricted funds increased to £378,056, and the document confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Antony Ramm
- Barbara Wakefield
- Benjamin Johnson
- Christopher Hindle
- Dr Emma Storr
- Dr MARTIN JOHN STANIFORTH
- Dr Peter Howarth
- James Jones-Tinsley
- Kevin Grady
- MARGARET JOSEPHINE PULLAN
- Patrick Gillett
- STEVE BURT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £43k | £38k |
| 31/12/2024 | £30k | £33k |
| 31/12/2023 | £31k | £19k |
| 31/12/2022 | £23k | £23k |
| 31/12/2021 | £21k | £19k |
Common questions
Is THE THORESBY SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure before investment gains of £3,518, which was offset by net investment gains of £22,284, resulting in a positive net movement in funds of £24,266. Per the trustees' report, total unrestricted funds increased to £378,056, and the document confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.