THE SOCIETY FOR ARMY HISTORICAL RESEARCH

Registered charity 247844 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as S A H R

The objects of the society shall be the encouragement of army historical research, and the promotion and maintenance of regimental and military traditions including:- a) Research, (b) Quarterly Publication of a Journal contaning original articles, military manuscripts and other material, advice and encouragement to those interested including students, and a lecture programme

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Latest income

£62k

Latest spending

£53k

Registered

1966

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported an operating surplus of £4,577 and total unrestricted funds of £54,986 at year-end. The trustees confirm the financial position is sound, with reserves exceeding the stated minimum policy target of £37,000. The society is considered to be in robust health with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: minimum requirement of £37,000 plus an additional £15,000 (held: £55k)

“the Council evaluated the risks and the effect of inflation and decided to increase the minimum requirement from £35,000 to £37,000. It decided to maintain its target of building up additional reserves of £15,000 in excess of the minimum over three years.” — page 9

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Dr ANDREW CORMACK BA FSA
Dr Andrew Bamford
Dr Andrew Simpson
Dr Nicola Martin · trustee of 1 other charity
Frederick William Hyde
Giles Rackley Orpen-Smellie
James Peter Cook
Peter Kenneth Swabey
Professor Ian Beckett · trustee of 1 other charity
Rohan Saravanamuttu BSc MA ACA
Simon James Shephard
Zeb Micic · trustee of 1 other charity

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

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Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£62k	£53k
31/12/2024	£51k	£50k
31/12/2023	£49k	£52k
31/12/2022	£46k	£55k
31/12/2021	£47k	£50k

Common questions

Is THE SOCIETY FOR ARMY HISTORICAL RESEARCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating surplus of £4,577 and total unrestricted funds of £54,986 at year-end. The trustees confirm the financial position is sound, with reserves exceeding the stated minimum policy target of £37,000. The society is considered to be in robust health with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.