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Norfolk Record Society

Also known as: The Norfolk Record Society

The Society was founded in 1930 to encourage the study and preservation of Norfolk records and to publish editions of documents relating to the history of the county. It normally publishes one volume per year.

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Activities & Mission

The Society was founded in 1930 to encourage the study and preservation of Norfolk records and to publish editions of documents relating to the history of the county. It normally publishes one volume per year.

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

Norfolk

Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,603
Latest Expenditure
£8,250

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 77.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 77.8%
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
£10,603
£8,2500 / 17
2023
£14,307
£9,4490 / 0
2022
£10,655
£9,9430 / 0
2021
£10,535
£7,3650 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Record Society

What does Norfolk Record Society do?

The Society was founded in 1930 to encourage the study and preservation of Norfolk records and to publish editions of documents relating to the history of the county. It normally publishes one volume per year.

How much income did Norfolk Record Society report in 2024?

Norfolk Record Society reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Norfolk Record Society registered as a charity?

Norfolk Record Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1966 as charity number 249331. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Norfolk Record Society?

Norfolk Record Society is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr JOEL ANDREW HALCOMB MPhil, PhD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Norfolk Record Society operate?

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

Is Norfolk Record Society a registered charity?

Yes — Norfolk Record Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249331.

Details

Address
33 The Ridgeway
NORWICH
Norfolk
NR1 4ND
Registration Date
14 November 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
249331
Charity Number
249331

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Trustees

Dr JOEL ANDREW HALCOMB MPhil, PhD Chair
Charles William Farrow FInstLEx
Also governs 1 other charity
DR ALAN METTERS
DR CLARE LOUISE HAYNES
Dr ELIZA HARTRICH MA DPHIL
Dr JEAN HELEN AGNEW BA, PHD
Dr JOHN RICHARD ALBAN BA PHD
Also governs 2 other charities
Gary William Tuson
Jonathan Peter Draper BA, PgDip
Kristopher David Harper-Allison
Also governs 2 other charities
PATRICK THOMAS RUSSELL PALGRAVE MOORE BA FSA FSG
PETER JOHN RANDALL STIBBONS
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Andy Wood
PROFESSOR ANTHONY CYRIL HOWE MA, DPHIL
Also governs 1 other charity
PROFESSOR CAROLE RAWCLIFFE BA PHD
Sir Richard Wilson Jewson

Sectors & Classifications

Heritage

Also Known As

  • The Norfolk Record Society

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14 May 2026
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