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Suffolk Records Society

Educating members and the wider public by publishing an annual volume about the history of Suffolk and its records and promoting the preservation of documents relating to the county

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Activities & Mission

Educating members and the wider public by publishing an annual volume about the history of Suffolk and its records and promoting the preservation of documents relating to the county

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£12,449
Latest Expenditure
£14,099

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 113.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 113.3%
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
£12,449
£14,0990 / 0
2023
£10,642
£9,6590 / 0
2022
£11,913
£11,0630 / 0
2021
£10,862
£10,7460 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Suffolk Records Society

What does Suffolk Records Society do?

Educating members and the wider public by publishing an annual volume about the history of Suffolk and its records and promoting the preservation of documents relating to the county

How much income did Suffolk Records Society report in 2024?

Suffolk Records Society reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Suffolk Records Society registered as a charity?

Suffolk Records Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 December 2000 as charity number 1084279. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Suffolk Records Society?

Suffolk Records Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr HARVEY DOUGLAS OSBORNE BA MA PhD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Suffolk Records Society operate?

Suffolk Records Society operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Suffolk Records Society a registered charity?

Yes — Suffolk Records Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084279.

Details

Address
WESTHORPE LODGE
WESTHORPE
STOWMARKET
IP14 4TA
Registration Date
28 December 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3974263
Charity Number
1084279

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Trustees

Dr HARVEY DOUGLAS OSBORNE BA MA PhD Chair
Charles William Farrow FInstLEx
Also governs 1 other charity
CLIVE FREDERICK MEES
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DAVID SHERLOCK
DIARMAID NINIAN JOHN MACCULLOCH
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Joanne Elizabeth Sear
Dr John William Greenacre
Dr KEITH MARTIN BRIGGS
Dr NICHOLAS EDWARD KARN
Also governs 1 other charity
MARY CLAIRE BARKER
Also governs 1 other charity
TANYA CHRISTIAN MPHIL
VIVIENNE ELEANOR ALDOUS

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