THE HISTORIC TOWNS TRUST
The advancement of education and knowledge through the support and promotion of research into the history and topography of cities and towns in Great Britain and by the dissemination of the results of such research, in particular by the publication of historic town atlases and other maps and related works.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £245,714, which is below the previous year's unrestricted fund balance of £272,979. The charity reported a net outgoing resource of £14,929 for the year, driven by total expenditure of £154,296 against total income of £109,699. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Brigitte Ida Albrecht
- Dr Christopher King
- Dr Eliza Hartrich
- Dr Keith Peter Parry
- Dr SARAH RUTH REES JONES
- Dr Sarah Watson
- Edgar Robin Allies
- Giulia Robba
- Hayley Wright
- JOHN NICHOLAS MOORE
- JULIAN MUNBY
- James John Winterbotham
- PROFESSOR HELEN ELIZABETH FULTON
- Peter Charles Whale
- Professor Peter Vujakovic
- Professor Shane Ewen
- Richard Kenneth Fisher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £110k | £154k |
| 30/09/2024 | £99k | £166k |
| 30/09/2023 | £59k | £80k |
| 30/09/2022 | £148k | £92k |
| 30/09/2021 | £41k | £53k |
Common questions
Is THE HISTORIC TOWNS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £245,714, which is below the previous year's unrestricted fund balance of £272,979. The charity reported a net outgoing resource of £14,929 for the year, driven by total expenditure of £154,296 against total income of £109,699. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE HISTORIC TOWNS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HISTORIC TOWNS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE GOWER SOCIETY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GOWER SOCIETY | FY2023 | — | creation of Swansea and Mumbles 1919 map |