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The Ancient Monuments Society

Also known as: Ams, Historic Buildings & Places

Study and conservation of historic buildings of all ages and types

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Activities & Mission

Study and conservation of historic buildings of all ages and types

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
£236,373
Latest Expenditure
£421,340

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 15.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 20% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £705,256
Charitable Activities £43,291
Other Trading £429
Investments £56,607
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £121,360
Raising Funds £12,850
Governance £8,202
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£236,373
£421,3400 / 4
2023
£191,380
£289,1960 / 1
2022
£343,610
£213,2030 / 1
2021
£401,833
£236,4450 / 4
2020
£805,583
£134,210£121,360£2,730,946£2,305,5422 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ancient Monuments Society

What does The Ancient Monuments Society do?

Study and conservation of historic buildings of all ages and types

How much income did The Ancient Monuments Society report in 2024?

The Ancient Monuments Society reported total income of £236k and reported expenditure of £421k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Ancient Monuments Society?

The Ancient Monuments Society has a program ratio of 15.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Ancient Monuments Society registered as a charity?

The Ancient Monuments Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 October 1962 as charity number 209605. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Ancient Monuments Society?

The Ancient Monuments Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sara Robertson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ancient Monuments Society operate?

The Ancient Monuments Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Ancient Monuments Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Ancient Monuments Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209605.

Details

Address
The Courtyard
37 Spital Square
London
E1 6DY
Registration Date
2 October 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
209605
Charity Number
209605

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Trustees

Sara Robertson Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ANTHONY PEERS
Cara Hepburn
Also governs 1 other charity
Clare Knowles
Also governs 1 other charity
Giles Adams
Also governs 1 other charity
JILL CHANNER
Katherine Solecki
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter Mitchell
Also governs 1 other charity
PHILIP THOMAS
Robert Kindred
Timothy Moore
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Ams
  • Historic Buildings & Places

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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