THE SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS OF GREAT BRITAIN
To further the study and advance the knowledge of the history and development of architecture. The Society publishes the journal "Architectural History", funds PhD students, makes research and publication grants, and arranges symposia, an Architectural History Workshop for graduate students, and study visits to places of architectural interest (including an annual residential field conference).
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were £392,395, which the Trustees believe is within their target range of £300,000 to £350,000. The Society reported a net income of £55,240 for the year, supported by investment gains, and maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“the Trustees believe that the Society should hold easily accessible reserves of between £300,000 and £350,000”
Trustees
- Charles Julian Roberts
- Dr Ann-Marie Akehurst
- Dr David McKinstry
- Dr Doreen Bernath
- Dr George Entwistle
- Dr Laura Fernandez-Gonzalez
- Edward Bottoms
- Prof Elizabeth Hazel McKlellar
- Tanvir Hasan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £129k | £100k |
| 31/12/2023 | £113k | £141k |
| 31/12/2022 | £112k | £113k |
| 31/12/2021 | £88k | £165k |
| 31/12/2020 | £102k | £160k |
Common questions
Is THE SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS OF GREAT BRITAIN financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves were £392,395, which the Trustees believe is within their target range of £300,000 to £350,000. The Society reported a net income of £55,240 for the year, supported by investment gains, and maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION | 1 | £780k |
| SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE NATIONAL MANUSCRIPTS CONSERVATION TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE ROYAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE | 1 | £5k |
| MARC FITCH FUND | 1 | £2k |
| EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE) | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED)
- ECONOMIC HISTORY SOCIETY
- THE SUDAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY
- ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- THE ROYAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
- SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF LONDON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS OF GREAT BRITAIN | £129k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED) | £24.8m | £205,001 - £210,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ECONOMIC HISTORY SOCIETY | £397k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUDAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY | £287k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY | £684k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE | £143k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |