THE ANCIENT MONUMENTS SOCIETY
Registered charity 209605 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as AMS, HISTORIC BUILDINGS & PLACES
Study and conservation of historic buildings of all ages and types
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £128,995 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by net investment gains of £304,285 which offset a net outgoing from charitable activities of £175,290. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds increased to £2,889,219, supported by a substantial investment portfolio valued at £2,357,945 and cash deposits of £75,194. The charity maintains a reserves policy focused on investing legacies and capital gains to sustain future investment income.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Donation to CIO under common trusteeship
“The Ancient Monuments Society made a donation of £223,262 during the year to The Ancient Monuments Society (a Charitable Incorporated Organisation) under common trusteeship. The donation represents the net surplus arising from investments for the year, after retaining sufficient net assets within the original charity.” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
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Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
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Common questions
Is THE ANCIENT MONUMENTS SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £128,995 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by net investment gains of £304,285 which offset a net outgoing from charitable activities of £175,290. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds increased to £2,889,219, supported by a substantial investment portfolio valued at £2,357,945 and cash deposits of £75,194. The charity maintains a reserves policy focused on investing legacies and capital gains to sustain future investment income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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