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Palmerston Forts Society

Also known as: The Portsdown Artillery Volunteers (uniformed Re-Enactment Section)

The Palmerston Forts Society acts as a forum for research on the Victorian Fortifications of the Portsmouth area and the U.K. A journal is published each year. The Society arranges work parties and educational programmes of lectures, talks and visits to forts. A section of the Society is the Portsdown Artillery Volunteers who regularly perform authentic Victorian gun drills and firings.

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Activities & Mission

The Palmerston Forts Society acts as a forum for research on the Victorian Fortifications of the Portsmouth area and the U.K. A journal is published each year. The Society arranges work parties and educational programmes of lectures, talks and visits to forts. A section of the Society is the Portsdown Artillery Volunteers who regularly perform authentic Victorian gun drills and firings.

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 Information

Latest Income
£8,904
Latest Expenditure
£4,834

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 54.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 54.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about Palmerston Forts Society

What does Palmerston Forts Society do?

The Palmerston Forts Society acts as a forum for research on the Victorian Fortifications of the Portsmouth area and the U.K. A journal is published each year. The Society arranges work parties and educational programmes of lectures, talks and visits to forts. A section of the Society is the Portsdown Artillery Volunteers who regularly perform authentic Victorian gun drills and firings.

When was Palmerston Forts Society registered as a charity?

Palmerston Forts Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 1986 as charity number 294293. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Palmerston Forts Society?

Palmerston Forts Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Robert Russell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Palmerston Forts Society operate?

Palmerston Forts Society operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Palmerston Forts Society a registered charity?

Yes — Palmerston Forts Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294293.

Details

Address
Palmerston Forts Society
Fort Nelson
Portsdown Hill Road
FAREHAM
PO17 6AN
Registration Date
2 May 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
294293
Charity Number
294293

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Trustees

Philip Robert Russell Chair
Barrie Charles Eden
Darrel Lee Instrell
DUNCAN STUART WILLIAMS
Graham Colin Linington
Joanne Louise Thornton
Lewis Graham Sharp
Paul Wells
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Benson
Steve Berden
Tracy Rosemarie O'Neill

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Portsdown Artillery Volunteers (uniformed Re-Enactment Section)

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