SUFFOLK INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY
The charity supports archaeological and historical research in the county of Suffolk. It publishes these in an annual paper known as The Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History. It organises lectures, both live and online, and excursions. It publishes books on the history and archaeology of Suffolk.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £8,746 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds to £266,305. The trustees confirm that reserves are sufficient to continue as a going concern, with unrestricted reserves of £266,305 significantly exceeding the stated policy target of two years' subscription income (£30,000).
What the accounts disclose
“The charity retains the equivalent of 2 years' subscription income currently averaging £15,000 per annum in accounts which are immediately accessible.” — page 6
Trustees
- Joanna Caruthchair
- Alison Janet Brown
- Dr Keith Martin Briggs
- JANE MARY CARR
- LYNDA BRADLEY
- Miriam Joan Stead
- Nicholas Amor
- PAUL NIGEL TATUM
- Peter Joseph Reilly
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £36k | £45k |
| 31/12/2024 | £30k | £33k |
| 31/12/2023 | £27k | £42k |
| 31/12/2022 | £23k | £29k |
| 31/12/2021 | £21k | £22k |
Common questions
Is SUFFOLK INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £8,746 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds to £266,305. The trustees confirm that reserves are sufficient to continue as a going concern, with unrestricted reserves of £266,305 significantly exceeding the stated policy target of two years' subscription income (£30,000). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/07/2003 | £11k | "MEDIEVAL SITES, PRIORY FARM, PRESTON ST. MARY" |