THE BRITISH NUMISMATIC SOCIETY
The Society is established for the benefit of the public through the encouragement and promotion of numismatic science, and particularly through the study of the coins, medals and tokens of the peoples of the British Isles and Commonwealth and the United States of America, and of such territories as may at any time be, or have been, subject to their jurisdiction.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(3,218) for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted and designated reserves of £564,408. The trustees believe the present level of uncommitted reserves is prudent and proportionate against current and planned expenditure. The charity is financed primarily by subscriptions, investment income, and donations, with no stated reserves policy target.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Bradley Scott Shepherd
- Chris Barker
- DAVID YOUNG
- DR DAVID WILMER DYKES
- DR ELINA MARY SCREEN
- David Kirk
- Dr Alice Blackwell
- Dr MARTIN ROBERT ALLEN
- HUGH EDMUND PAGAN
- Joshua Cattermole
- Kevin Clancy
- Laura Burnett
- Lindsay Hardcastle
- PETER JOHN PRESTON-MORLEY
- Richard Ambrose
- Robert Hoge
- Robert Page
- Timothy Cook
- Wendy Scott
- William Alexander MacKay
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £55k | £69k |
| 31/12/2023 | £74k | £72k |
| 31/12/2022 | £261k | £65k |
| 31/12/2021 | £36k | £22k |
| 31/12/2020 | £29k | £40k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH NUMISMATIC SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(3,218) for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted and designated reserves of £564,408. The trustees believe the present level of uncommitted reserves is prudent and proportionate against current and planned expenditure. The charity is financed primarily by subscriptions, investment income, and donations, with no stated reserves policy target. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.