Economic History Society
THE ECONOMIC HISTORY SOCIETY EXISTS TO:PROMOTE THE STUDY OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ESTABLISH CLOSER RELATIONS BETWEEN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ISSUE THE ECONOMIC HISTORY REVIEW;PUBLISH AND SPONSOR OTHER PUBLICATIONS IN THE FIELDS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;HOLD AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE;TO CO-OPERATE WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS HAVING KINDRED PURPOSES.
Activities & Mission
THE ECONOMIC HISTORY SOCIETY EXISTS TO:PROMOTE THE STUDY OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ESTABLISH CLOSER RELATIONS BETWEEN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ISSUE THE ECONOMIC HISTORY REVIEW;PUBLISH AND SPONSOR OTHER PUBLICATIONS IN THE FIELDS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;HOLD AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE;TO CO-OPERATE WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS HAVING KINDRED PURPOSES.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £396,511 | £414,243 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £377,551 | £398,527 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2023 | £403,692 | £416,457 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £328,060 | £333,912 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £367,577 | £320,286 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Economic History Society
What does Economic History Society do?
THE ECONOMIC HISTORY SOCIETY EXISTS TO:PROMOTE THE STUDY OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ESTABLISH CLOSER RELATIONS BETWEEN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;ISSUE THE ECONOMIC HISTORY REVIEW;PUBLISH AND SPONSOR OTHER PUBLICATIONS IN THE FIELDS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY;HOLD AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE;TO CO-OPERATE WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS HAVING KINDRED PURPOSES.
How much income did Economic History Society report in 2025?
Economic History Society reported total income of £397k and reported expenditure of £414k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Economic History Society registered as a charity?
Economic History Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 1964 as charity number 228494. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Economic History Society?
Economic History Society is governed by a board of 23 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Patrick Wallis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Economic History Society operate?
Economic History Society operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Economic History Society a registered charity?
Yes — Economic History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 228494.
Details
Department of Economic History
Houghton Street
London
England
WC2A 2AE
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