THE PAST AND PRESENT SOCIETY
The promotion and encouragement of the study and public knowledge of history and related disciplines.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £74,146 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £1,653,776 to £1,579,630. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing an ongoing publishing contract, adequate cash reserves, and an investment portfolio.
What the accounts disclose
“The capital reserve represents the net assets taken over by the limited company upon incorporation of the Society, and it is intended that this will be maintained in line with inflation by transferring an amount from accumulated reserves each year.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Dr Alice Taylor
- Dr Noam Maggor
- Dr Rebecca Earle
- PROFESSOR ROBIN OSBORNE
- Professor Alexandra Walsham
- Professor Lyndal Anne Roper
- Professor Matthew Jonathan Hilton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £387k | £554k |
| 31/12/2023 | £378k | £533k |
| 31/12/2022 | £380k | £578k |
| 31/12/2021 | £430k | £318k |
| 31/12/2020 | £413k | £888k |
Common questions
Is THE PAST AND PRESENT SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £74,146 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £1,653,776 to £1,579,630. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing an ongoing publishing contract, adequate cash reserves, and an investment portfolio. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION | 2 | £31k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE NATIONAL MANUSCRIPTS CONSERVATION TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE ROYAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE | 1 | £5k |
| MARC FITCH FUND | 1 | £2k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF LONDON
- ECONOMIC HISTORY SOCIETY
- ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY
- THE PATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
- THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAST AND PRESENT SOCIETY | £387k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF LONDON | £2.6m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ECONOMIC HISTORY SOCIETY | £397k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY | £684k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY | £261k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |