Lincoln Record Society

LINCOLN RECORD SOCIETY EXISTS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE AND COUNTY OF LINCOLN, ESPECIALLY BY PUBLICATION OF ORIGINAL HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS.

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Activities & Mission

LINCOLN RECORD SOCIETY EXISTS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE AND COUNTY OF LINCOLN, ESPECIALLY BY PUBLICATION OF ORIGINAL HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS.

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.

Local Authority

Lincolnshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£78,749

Latest Expenditure

£184,713

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 1.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 133). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 11.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 88.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,664,370

Charitable Activities £1,054

Other Trading £0

Investments £18,015

Other Income £8,270

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £27,518

Raising Funds £204,696

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £8,859

Other Expenditure £0

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	£78,749	£184,713				0 / 0
2024	£80,726	£119,078				0 / 0
2023	£70,615	£82,023				0 / 0
2022	£251,042	£67,739				0 / 0
2021	£1,691,709	£232,214	£27,518	£2,053,605	£2,053,605	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Record Society

What does Lincoln Record Society do?

LINCOLN RECORD SOCIETY EXISTS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE AND COUNTY OF LINCOLN, ESPECIALLY BY PUBLICATION OF ORIGINAL HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS.

How much income did Lincoln Record Society report in 2025?

Lincoln Record Society reported total income of £79k and reported expenditure of £185k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lincoln Record Society?

Lincoln Record Society has a program ratio of 1.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 133 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lincoln Record Society registered as a charity?

Lincoln Record Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1983 as charity number 513433. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs Lincoln Record Society?

Lincoln Record Society is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor David Stocker Professor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lincoln Record Society operate?

Lincoln Record Society operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lincoln Record Society a registered charity?

Yes — Lincoln Record Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 513433.