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Cambridge Antiquarian Society

Monthly lectures, 2 annual conferences, publications, visits, displays and small grants with the aim of educating the public and promoting study in the fields of history, archaeology and architectural history, particularly in relation to the county of Cambridgeshire. The Society represents the interests of these fields within the county to bodies like local government and Cambridge University.

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Activities & Mission

Monthly lectures, 2 annual conferences, publications, visits, displays and small grants with the aim of educating the public and promoting study in the fields of history, archaeology and architectural history, particularly in relation to the county of Cambridgeshire. The Society represents the interests of these fields within the county to bodies like local government and Cambridge University.

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
£19,592
Latest Expenditure
£12,771

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 65.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 65.2%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£19,592
£12,7710 / 2
2023
£16,279
£16,0120 / 2
2022
£16,042
£14,1150 / 0
2021
£20,120
£16,6890 / 0
2020
£16,235
£12,6810 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Antiquarian Society

What does Cambridge Antiquarian Society do?

Monthly lectures, 2 annual conferences, publications, visits, displays and small grants with the aim of educating the public and promoting study in the fields of history, archaeology and architectural history, particularly in relation to the county of Cambridgeshire. The Society represents the interests of these fields within the county to bodies like local government and Cambridge University.

How much income did Cambridge Antiquarian Society report in 2024?

Cambridge Antiquarian Society reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cambridge Antiquarian Society registered as a charity?

Cambridge Antiquarian Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 May 1988 as charity number 299211. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Cambridge Antiquarian Society?

Cambridge Antiquarian Society is governed by a board of 22 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Simon Kenneth F Stoddart FSA MCIfA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cambridge Antiquarian Society operate?

Cambridge Antiquarian Society operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cambridge Antiquarian Society a registered charity?

Yes — Cambridge Antiquarian Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299211.

Details

Address
HADDON LIBRARY
DOWNING STREET
CAMBRIDGE
CB2 3DZ
Registration Date
5 May 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
299211
Charity Number
299211

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Trustees

Professor Simon Kenneth F Stoddart FSA MCIfA Chair
DAVID ALAN SMITH
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr CATHERINE MARY HILLS
Dr Ian Hodgkisson BSc, MSc
Dr Jody Joy FSA
Dr John Millington Munns FSA
Dr Jon Bryant Finney PhD IEng
Dr MARTIN ROBERT ALLEN
Also governs 1 other charity
Elizabeth Popescu
HONOR RIDOUT
IMOGEN LETHA GUNN BA MPhil
JANET MARY MORRIS
Jeremy Gibson D Musson LLB MPhil
Mary Louise Burgess BEng MA
Nicholas Robert H Whitehead BA
Prof Emerita Caroline A T Malone MA PhD FSA
Professor Cyprian Broodbank
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Andrew Cushing
Sarah Poppy BA, MSc
STEPHEN MACAULAY
Vicki Harley BSc MSc
WILLIAM JOHN FRANKLIN

Sectors & Classifications

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