SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ROMAN STUDIES
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets increased to £3,442,623, driven by a net investment gain of £138,421 and operational surplus. The trustees report that free reserves of £1,182,613 significantly exceed the stated policy target of approximately £299,000, representing more than nine months of operational costs. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned between £60,000 - £70,000 per annum” — page 30
“the Council's current policy is to maintain them at around at least 9 months' operational costs, which would currently be about £299,000”
“The Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies is, together with the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies (SPHS), a joint member of The Hellenic and Roman Library (HARL), a charitable company limited by guarantee.” — page 36
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 00114442
Trustees
- Professor Timothy John Cornellchair
- Dr Adam Charles Roger
- Dr Claire Alicia Stocks
- Dr Dalida Agri
- Dr Hannah Platts
- Dr Kelsey Shawn Madden
- Dr Luke Benedict Tristan Houghton
- Dr Martha Jane Stewart
- Dr Micaela Langelotti
- Dr PHILIP BRUCE KAY
- Dr Victoria Amy Leonard
- Ellen O'Gorman
- Emma Stuart
- James Alick John Renshaw
- Kimberley Yvonne Drummond
- Martin Beddoe
- PROFESSOR ROLAND GEORGE MAYER
- Prof Bruce Gibson
- Professor Andrew Niall Gardner
- Professor Catharine Edwards
- Professor Costas Panayotakis
- Professor Dominic William Rathbone
- Professor Gavin Alexander Jacob Kelly
- Professor Neville Morley
- Professor Rebecca Langlands
- Professor Roy Kenneth Gibson
- Timothy James King-Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £424k | £399k |
| 31/12/2023 | £451k | £426k |
| 31/12/2022 | £489k | £450k |
| 31/12/2021 | £453k | £367k |
| 31/12/2020 | £427k | £365k |
Common questions
Is SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ROMAN STUDIES financially healthy?
The accounts state that total net assets increased to £3,442,623, driven by a net investment gain of £138,421 and operational surplus. The trustees report that free reserves of £1,182,613 significantly exceed the stated policy target of approximately £299,000, representing more than nine months of operational costs. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by UHY Ross Brooke.
What does the highest-paid employee of SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ROMAN STUDIES earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band.
Who funds SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ROMAN STUDIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ROMAN STUDIES as a grant recipient include THE POLONSKY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE POLONSKY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £20k |
| THE POLONSKY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £15k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 2 | £584k |
| MARC FITCH FUND | 2 | £3k |
| THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.4m |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE SINO-BRITISH FELLOWSHIP TRUST | 1 | £108k |
| THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AT ANKARA | 1 | £72k |
| SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| BRITISH ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION | 1 | £20k |