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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
£87,361
Latest Expenditure
£110,993

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 127.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 127.1%
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
£87,361
£110,9930 / 10
2023
£160,394
£65,4780 / 0
2022
£161,782
£147,1690 / 0
2021
£210,942
£131,8450 / 0
2020
£183,933
£104,0220 / 32

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 2024?

Hakluyt Society reported total income of £87k and reported expenditure of £111k for the financial year ending 2024, 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 Dr GLORIA CHRISTINE CLIFTON. 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

Dr GLORIA CHRISTINE CLIFTON Chair
Alastair Bridges
BRUCE HUNTER
Dr Bertie Mandelblatt
Dr Derek Elliott
Dr Elaine Murphy
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Emily Stevenson
Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami
DR MARGARET MAKEPEACE
Dr Mark Williams
Dr Matthew Day
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
MIKE BARRITT
Prof Nandini Das
Also governs 2 other charities
Professor Felipe Fernandez-Armesto
Professor Janet Hartley
Professor Joan Pau Rubies
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

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