ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Society recorded a net loss of £170,000 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a £97,000 operating deficit and a £64,000 fall in investment value. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted assets held as at 30 June 2025 were £4.40 million, which the Trustees consider sufficient to meet ongoing commitments despite the current deficit. The Trustees plan to reduce expenditure on administration in the coming year to move closer to a balanced budget.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: 60,000 - 69,999” — page 51
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: 60,000 - 69,999” — page 51
“The Trustees consider it appropriate to hold cash reserves equivalent to 6 months of budgeted operating costs, with an upper tolerance of 8 months, and a lower tolerance of 4 months.” — page 32
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Professor Lucy Noakeschair
- Dr Adam Budd
- Dr Catherine Clare Feely
- Dr David John Hitchcock
- Dr Emilie Murphy
- Dr Helen Julia Paul
- Dr Jesus Sanjurjo-Ramos
- Dr Katharine Marie Bradley
- Dr Stella Ruth Fletcher
- Professor Barbara Bombi
- Professor Catriona Louise Pennell
- Professor Clare Victoria Joanne Griffiths
- Professor Iftikhar Haider Malik
- Professor Karen Louise Harvey
- Professor Mark James Knights
- Professor Matthias Neumann
- Professor Olwen Ruth Purdue
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £684k | £790k |
| 30/06/2024 | £610k | £669k |
| 30/06/2023 | £580k | £575k |
| 30/06/2022 | £563k | £482k |
| 30/06/2021 | £506k | £427k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Society recorded a net loss of £170,000 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a £97,000 operating deficit and a £64,000 fall in investment value. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted assets held as at 30 June 2025 were £4.40 million, which the Trustees consider sufficient to meet ongoing commitments despite the current deficit. The Trustees plan to reduce expenditure on administration in the coming year to move closer to a balanced budget. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Hakim Fry Chartered Accountants.
What does the highest-paid employee of ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY as a grant recipient include SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION, MARC FITCH FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k |
| MARC FITCH FUND | FY2023 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL MANUSCRIPTS CONSERVATION TRUST | 2 | £21k |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £66k |
| THE RISMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE POLONSKY FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| THE SINO-BRITISH FELLOWSHIP TRUST | 1 | £19k |
| DEVELOPMENTS IN LITERACY UK (UK) | 1 | £10k |
| THE JOHN S COHEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |