THE NORTHUMBERLAND AND DURHAM FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
To promote family history and assist all those indviduals who wish to research their family history. This is facilitated through members of the society and anyone from the general public using the research centre and library, and through postal enquiries.The society holds family history events in the community within the two counties. There is a very active branch network, meetings open to all.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an unrestricted surplus of £20,846 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £147,231. The trustees report that free reserves of £127,018 exceed their estimated policy target of approximately £88,000, providing a modest amount of additional contingency. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
“At present, the Trustees estimate that the Unrestricted Reserves required for such purposes amount to approximately £88,000.” — page 8
“Fees of £1,500 (2023: £1,500) were paid to Niamh Cunningham, a Trustee and Treasurer, in the year for book-keeping services.” — page 18
“Fees of £1,500 (2023: £1,500) were paid to Niamh Cunningham, a Trustee and Treasurer, in the year for book-keeping services.” — page 18
Trustees
- JOYCE JACKMANchair
- ANN FRANKLIN
- CAROL TRINDER
- Catherine Anne Meades
- Dennis Heckels
- Dr JOHN EDWARD HECKELS
- Dr RHODA LEE
- Elizabeth Ann Brooks Mrs
- JOHN WARD BA PGCE
- James Kevin JOHNSON
- John HARRISON
- Julie Elizabeth Hewitt
- Julienne Veronica Lisle
- Kathryn Ruth Barriskill
- Niamh Michelle Cunningham
- RICHARD CALASCA
- William Pallister Richardson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £51k | £60k |
| 31/12/2024 | £63k | £62k |
| 31/12/2023 | £59k | £53k |
| 31/12/2022 | £53k | £46k |
| 31/12/2021 | £71k | £65k |
Common questions
Is THE NORTHUMBERLAND AND DURHAM FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an unrestricted surplus of £20,846 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £147,231. The trustees report that free reserves of £127,018 exceed their estimated policy target of approximately £88,000, providing a modest amount of additional contingency. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.