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Berkshire Record Society

Berkshire Record Society is an educational charity which promotes research into and the publication of historic records relating to the Royal County of Berkshire (including that part of the historic county transferred to Oxfordshire in 1974)

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Activities & Mission

Berkshire Record Society is an educational charity which promotes research into and the publication of historic records relating to the Royal County of Berkshire (including that part of the historic county transferred to Oxfordshire in 1974)

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,312
Latest Expenditure
£2,967

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 55.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 55.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Record Society

What does Berkshire Record Society do?

Berkshire Record Society is an educational charity which promotes research into and the publication of historic records relating to the Royal County of Berkshire (including that part of the historic county transferred to Oxfordshire in 1974)

When was Berkshire Record Society registered as a charity?

Berkshire Record Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 1993 as charity number 1027976. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Berkshire Record Society?

Berkshire Record Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROF RALPH HOULBROOKE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Berkshire Record Society operate?

Berkshire Record Society operates across 7 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Oxfordshire, Reading and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Berkshire Record Society a registered charity?

Yes — Berkshire Record Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1027976.

Details

Address
BERKSHIRE RECORD OFFICE
9 COLEY AVENUE
READING
RG1 6AF
Registration Date
3 November 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1027976
Charity Number
1027976

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Trustees

PROF RALPH HOULBROOKE Chair
Dr David Lewis
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr ELIZABETH MATTHEW
Dr Jeremy Burchardt
Dr MARGARET SIMONS
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr PETER DURRANT MBE
Also governs 2 other charities
JOAN DILS
Lisa Spurrier
Paul Gardner
Professor Anne Curry

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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