History Of Parliament Trust
Scholarly and historical research on the parliament of the United Kingdom and its predecessors, and the members, of those bodies; on parliamentary constituencies and elections, and on parliamentary politics and institutions in general, and disseminating and interpreting the results of this research, and encouraging similar research by others, and other related scholarly activities.
Activities & Mission
Scholarly and historical research on the parliament of the United Kingdom and its predecessors, and the members, of those bodies; on parliamentary constituencies and elections, and on parliamentary politics and institutions in general, and disseminating and interpreting the results of this research, and encouraging similar research by others, and other related scholarly activities.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 91% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 76% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £1,545,055 | £1,777,247 | £1,744,485 | £810,770 | £810,770 | 24 / 23 |
| 2024 | £1,259,309 | £1,126,513 | £1,095,963 | £1,042,962 | £1,042,962 | 25 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about History Of Parliament Trust
What does History Of Parliament Trust do?
Scholarly and historical research on the parliament of the United Kingdom and its predecessors, and the members, of those bodies; on parliamentary constituencies and elections, and on parliamentary politics and institutions in general, and disseminating and interpreting the results of this research, and encouraging similar research by others, and other related scholarly activities.
How much income did History Of Parliament Trust report in 2025?
History Of Parliament Trust reported total income of £1.55m and reported expenditure of £1.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is History Of Parliament Trust?
History Of Parliament Trust has a program ratio of 112.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was History Of Parliament Trust registered as a charity?
History Of Parliament Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 2023 as charity number 1202089. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs History Of Parliament Trust?
History Of Parliament Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor The Lord Norton Of Louth. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does History Of Parliament Trust operate?
History Of Parliament Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is History Of Parliament Trust a registered charity?
Yes — History Of Parliament Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202089.
Details
14-18 Old Street
LONDON
EC1V 9BH
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- 14 May 2026
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