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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.

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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.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£396,511
Latest Expenditure
£414,243

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 104.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 104.5%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£396,511
£414,2430 / 0
2024
£377,551
£398,5270 / 30
2023
£403,692
£416,4570 / 30
2022
£328,060
£333,9120 / 0
2021
£367,577
£320,2860 / 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

Address
London School of Economics
Department of Economic History
Houghton Street
London
England
WC2A 2AE
Website
ehs.org.uk
Registration Date
14 May 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
228494
Charity Number
228494

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Trustees

Professor Patrick Wallis Chair
Alexandra Sapoznik
Also governs 1 other charity
Anthony Smythe
Dr Alka Raman
Dr CHRISTOPHER DANIEL BRIGGS
Dr David Hitchcock
Dr Jason Lennard
Dr Jonathan Chapman
Dr Judy Stephenson
Dr Kathryn Gary
Dr Neil Cummins
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Philip Fliers FHEA
Dr RICHARD M SMITH
PROF STEPHEN BROADBERRY
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor BARRY SUPPLE
Professor Catherine Schenk
Professor Edmund Cannon
PROFESSOR JANE HUMPHRIES
PROFESSOR PATRICIA HUDSON ACSS
PROFESSOR PATRICK KARL O'BRIEN FBA
Professor Phillipp Schofield
PROFESSOR SIR RICHARD TRAINOR KBE
Yasser Alvi

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30 July 2026
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