THE EGYPT EXPLORATION SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £647,419 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven largely by legacy income. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £189,902, which is above the stated policy target range of £150,000 to £175,000. The charity holds net current assets of £870,514 and has no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have previously agreed to a target range of between £150,000 to £175,000 in free reserves.” — page 16
“Aggregate donations from related parties were £6,197 (2023/24: £6,396).These were all restricted donations towards the capital campaign.” — page 34
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Leire Olabarriachair
- Dr Abeer Eladany
- Dr Jennifer Cromwell
- Dr John Baguley
- Dr Kathleen Sheppard
- Dr Tobias Stone
- Hilary McGowan
- James Potts
- Jenny Chong
- Lizzie Glithero-West FSA
- Margaret Susan Preston
- Robert Lee
- Yvette Mhic Giolla Rua Adebanjo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.2m | £542k |
| 31/03/2024 | £510k | £560k |
| 31/03/2023 | £614k | £530k |
| 31/03/2022 | £419k | £385k |
| 31/03/2021 | £341k | £291k |
Common questions
Is THE EGYPT EXPLORATION SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £647,419 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven largely by legacy income. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £189,902, which is above the stated policy target range of £150,000 to £175,000. The charity holds net current assets of £870,514 and has no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/06/2024 | £2.1m | "Building the Future" |