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Hakluyt Society

The objects of the society are to advance education by the publication of records of voyages, travels, naval expeditions and other geographical material and to promote public knowledge of those matters.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the society are to advance education by the publication of records of voyages, travels, naval expeditions and other geographical material and to promote public knowledge of those matters.

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
£118,097
Latest Expenditure
£95,077

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 80.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 80.5%
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
£118,097
£95,0770 / 34
2024
£87,361
£110,9930 / 10
2023
£160,394
£65,4780 / 0
2022
£161,782
£147,1690 / 0
2021
£210,942
£131,8450 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hakluyt Society

What does Hakluyt Society do?

The objects of the society are to advance education by the publication of records of voyages, travels, naval expeditions and other geographical material and to promote public knowledge of those matters.

How much income did Hakluyt Society report in 2025?

Hakluyt Society reported total income of £118k and reported expenditure of £95k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hakluyt Society registered as a charity?

Hakluyt Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 1966 as charity number 313168. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Hakluyt Society?

Hakluyt Society is governed by a board of 29 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Joan Pau Rubies. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hakluyt Society operate?

Hakluyt Society operates across 5 areas, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Hakluyt Society a registered charity?

Yes — Hakluyt Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313168.

Details

Address
BRITISH LIBRARY
96 EUSTON ROAD
LONDON
NW1 2DB
Registration Date
1 August 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313168
Charity Number
313168

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Trustees

Professor Joan Pau Rubies Chair
Alastair Bridges
BRUCE HUNTER
Dr Elaine Murphy
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Emily Stevenson
Dr Eva Johanna Holmberg
Dr GLORIA CHRISTINE CLIFTON
Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami
DR MARGARET MAKEPEACE
Dr Mark Williams
Dr Maurice Michael Raraty
Dr Natalya Din-Kariuki
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Richard Marsh
DR SARAH JACQUELINE TYACKE CB
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Boreham
LIONEL KNIGHT
Also governs 1 other charity
MIKE BARRITT
Prof Nandini Das
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor Daniel Carey
Professor Felipe Fernandez-Armesto
Professor Janet Hartley
PROFESSOR JOYCE LORIMER
Professor Ladan Niayesh
Professor Suzanne Schwarz
Professor Zoltan Biedermann
RAYMOND JOHN HOWGEGO
Robert Keith Headland
Royal Geographical Society
Stephen Edwards

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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