ASSOCIATION FOR HERITAGE INTERPRETATION
AHI publishes a journal twice a year and an e-newsletter six times a year. It holds an annual conference, runs seminars and hosts a website. Membership of AHI is open to all.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted and restricted funds of £135,253 at the end of the year, with unrestricted funds specifically at £77,080. The trustees report that the reserves policy target is to maintain funds equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, a level they confirm has been maintained throughout the year. The charity generated a net income surplus of £63,272 for the year, supporting its ongoing operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 10
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/12/2019)
Trustees
- Jacqueline Eleanor Brown Leechair
- Astrid Karla Krumins
- Barbara Stella Acan BA Hons MA
- Damon Mahoney
- Dr Oliver David Taylor FRHistS
- Dr Philip Ryland
- Eric Langham
- Gavin Ian Glencorse
- Mhairi Jean Elizabeth Naismith
- Michael Hamish Glen
- Rebecca Louise Jarvis-Stiggants
- Sindi Breshani
- Stefanie Van Stokkom
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £151k | £88k |
| 31/03/2024 | £74k | £71k |
| 31/03/2023 | £48k | £64k |
| 31/03/2022 | £50k | £42k |
| 31/03/2021 | £37k | £36k |
Common questions
Is ASSOCIATION FOR HERITAGE INTERPRETATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted and restricted funds of £135,253 at the end of the year, with unrestricted funds specifically at £77,080. The trustees report that the reserves policy target is to maintain funds equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, a level they confirm has been maintained throughout the year. The charity generated a net income surplus of £63,272 for the year, supporting its ongoing operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/08/2024 | £150k | "Interpretation Gold: Celebrating 50 years of inspiring, engaging and connecting people" |