LINCOLN RECORD SOCIETY
LINCOLN RECORD SOCIETY EXISTS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE AND COUNTY OF LINCOLN, ESPECIALLY BY PUBLICATION OF ORIGINAL HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £2,258,061, with £236,359 classified as free reserves. The trustees report that these reserves are more than sufficient to cover the current budget requirement of £400,000 and adhere to their policy of retaining reserves adequate to fund one publication and a certain level of grants. The charity reported a net income of £11,151 for the year, supported by significant investment gains.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees will retain general reserves adequate to fund the average cost of one publication and a certain level of grants to assure the future of the society.” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2021)
Trustees
- Professor David Stocker Professorchair
- A MCHARDY
- DR ROBERT WHEELER
- Dr ANDREW WALKER
- Dr DAVID CROOK
- Dr Hannah Boston
- Dr JULIAN PAUL HASELDINE
- Dr Jack Daniel Newman
- Dr John B Manterfield
- Dr MARIANNE LOUISE WILSON BA
- Dr NICHOLAS BENNETT
- Dr PAUL RICHARD DRYBURGH
- MR CHRIS JOHNSON
- MR KEN HOLLAMBY
- PROFESSOR MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER EMLYN JONES MA DPHIL
- Professor Louise Jane Wilkinson
- Professor PHILIPPA HOSKIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £79k | £185k |
| 31/07/2024 | £81k | £119k |
| 31/07/2023 | £71k | £82k |
| 31/07/2022 | £251k | £68k |
| 31/07/2021 | £1.7m | £232k |
Common questions
Is LINCOLN RECORD SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £2,258,061, with £236,359 classified as free reserves. The trustees report that these reserves are more than sufficient to cover the current budget requirement of £400,000 and adhere to their policy of retaining reserves adequate to fund one publication and a certain level of grants. The charity reported a net income of £11,151 for the year, supported by significant investment gains. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.