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Bristol Record Society

(1) To encourage the preservation and the study of historical documents relating to the history of the City of Bristol, chiefly through the publication of records related to the Bristol area.(2) To promote, improve, and maintain public education in and appreciation of the significance of such documents and other historical and archive material.

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Activities & Mission

(1) To encourage the preservation and the study of historical documents relating to the history of the City of Bristol, chiefly through the publication of records related to the Bristol area.(2) To promote, improve, and maintain public education in and appreciation of the significance of such documents and other historical and archive material.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£8,664
Latest Expenditure
£4,475

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 51.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 51.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2021.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2021
£11,263
£1,4170 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bristol Record Society

What does Bristol Record Society do?

(1) To encourage the preservation and the study of historical documents relating to the history of the City of Bristol, chiefly through the publication of records related to the Bristol area.(2) To promote, improve, and maintain public education in and appreciation of the significance of such documents and other historical and archive material.

How much income did Bristol Record Society report in 2021?

Bristol Record Society reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £1k for the financial year ending 2021, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bristol Record Society registered as a charity?

Bristol Record Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 August 1994 as charity number 1039843. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Bristol Record Society?

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

Where does Bristol Record Society operate?

Bristol Record Society operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bristol Record Society a registered charity?

Yes — Bristol Record Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1039843.

Details

Address
Bristol Record Society
Bristol Archives
B Bond Warehouse
Smeaton Road
BRISTOL
BS1 6XN
Registration Date
2 August 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1039843
Charity Number
1039843

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Trustees

Dr Benjamin Pohl FRHistSoc
Dr Charlotte Jane Berry
Dr EVAN JONES
Dr John George Reeks
Dr Kathleen Lillian Thompson FSA FRHisS
Dr Richard George Stone
Professor Jonathan Barry
Professor Peter Nigel Malpass
Professor Richard Aylmer Coates FSA SFHEA
PROFESSOR ROGER LEECH FSA MIFA

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