THE AMARNA TRUST
Our concern is the ancient city of Amarna, Egypt. An international team pursues a variety of research programmes, & local people are trained in excavation & building repair. Outputs inc. scientific publications, a free bulletin & web updates. In the UK we work with ancient Egypt societies & adult education programmes to raise awareness of Amarna & its contribution to understanding humanity's past.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had unrestricted reserves of £19,232 as of 30 June 2025, which includes a £10,000 emergency reserve. The trustees' report indicates that the charity's policy is to spend all raised funds on its charitable objectives with no significant reserves, and that the adequacy of the contingency reserve is regularly reviewed. The charity reported net receipts of £18,172 for the year, with total receipts of £32,576 and total payments of £14,404.
What the accounts disclose
“Total receipts were £32,576, with 28.2% unrestricted and 71.8% restricted”
“The Amarna Trust’s policy is to spend all raised funds on its charitable objectives, with no significant reserves.” — page 5
“Several trustees donate to the Trust regularly, making both unrestricted and restricted contributions.” — page 2
Trustees
- Dr Helen Fenwickchair
- Dr Anna Elizabeth Garnett
- Dr Judith Shirley
- Dr Margaret Teresa Serpico
- Dr Pamela Jane Rose
- Gemma Elizabeth Tully
- Paul Stanley Docherty
- Susan Kelly
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £33k | £14k |
| 30/06/2024 | £45k | £38k |
| 30/06/2023 | £33k | £42k |
| 30/06/2022 | £40k | £44k |
| 30/06/2021 | £39k | £27k |
Common questions
Is THE AMARNA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had unrestricted reserves of £19,232 as of 30 June 2025, which includes a £10,000 emergency reserve. The trustees' report indicates that the charity's policy is to spend all raised funds on its charitable objectives with no significant reserves, and that the adequacy of the contingency reserve is regularly reviewed. The charity reported net receipts of £18,172 for the year, with total receipts of £32,576 and total payments of £14,404. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.