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Printing Historical Society

to promote and encourage the study and knowledge of and to foster and extend interest in the history of all forms and aspects of printing and associated activities, techniques, equipment, materials, organisation, and products

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Activities & Mission

to promote and encourage the study and knowledge of and to foster and extend interest in the history of all forms and aspects of printing and associated activities, techniques, equipment, materials, organisation, and products

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
£14,744
Latest Expenditure
£20,922

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 141.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 141.9%
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
£14,744
£20,9220 / 20
2023
£12,309
£13,1910 / 6
2022
£19,489
£17,6250 / 15
2021
£17,479
£22,4510 / 20
2020
£18,168
£10,6520 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Printing Historical Society

What does Printing Historical Society do?

to promote and encourage the study and knowledge of and to foster and extend interest in the history of all forms and aspects of printing and associated activities, techniques, equipment, materials, organisation, and products

How much income did Printing Historical Society report in 2024?

Printing Historical Society reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Printing Historical Society registered as a charity?

Printing Historical Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 1987 as charity number 295885. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Printing Historical Society?

Printing Historical Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Alexandra Franklin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Printing Historical Society operate?

Printing Historical Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Printing Historical Society a registered charity?

Yes — Printing Historical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 295885.

Details

Address
ST. BRIDE FOUNDATION INSTITUTE
14 BRIDE LANE
LONDON
EC4Y 8EQ
Registration Date
5 January 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
295885
Charity Number
295885

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Trustees

Dr Alexandra Franklin Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alexander Kither
Ben Weiner
David Osbaldestin
Dr CAROLINE ELIZABETH ARCHER
Dr Rachel Stenner
Giles Howard Mandelbrote
Also governs 2 other charities
Isabella Elena Viega
Matthew Arthur McKenzie
RICHARD LAWRENCE
THOMAS SEBASTIAN CARTER

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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