Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (The)
Promote awareness of post-medieval archaeology through sponsoring conferences and research, by publishing a journal and newsletter, and by encouraging student participation and public engagement.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity produced a surplus for the year ended 30th June 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing from £80,368 to £84,630. The trustees consider reserves of between two and three times the average annual expenditure to be appropriate for long-term operation, and the current cash position of £84,630 supports this view. No material uncertainties or risks to continuing operations are disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The directors regard the holding of reserves as important to the long-term operation of the Society, and consider that an amount of between two and three times the average annual expenditure over the preceding three years would enable the charity to continue its current activities in the event of a significant drop in funding.” — page 6
Trustees
- Dr Hanna Steyne Chamberlinchair
- Dr Helen Loney
- Dr Jamie Farrington
- Dr Katharine Alice Whitaker
- Dr Kathryn Sampek
- Dr Magdalena Ewa NAum
- Dr Monika Reppo
- Dr Sanna Lipkin
- Dr Tania Casimiro
- Erki Russow
- Joel Rodrigues Oliveira dos Santos
- Lenore Thompson
- Megan Christina Crutcher
- Professor Carlo Citter
- Susana Pacheco
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £26k | £22k |
| 30/06/2024 | £27k | £21k |
| 30/06/2023 | £21k | £22k |
| 30/06/2022 | £23k | £22k |
| 30/06/2021 | £21k | £15k |
Common questions
Is Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (The) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity produced a surplus for the year ended 30th June 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing from £80,368 to £84,630. The trustees consider reserves of between two and three times the average annual expenditure to be appropriate for long-term operation, and the current cash position of £84,630 supports this view. No material uncertainties or risks to continuing operations are disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.