The Ancient Monuments Society
Also known as: Ams, Historic Buildings & Places
Study and conservation of historic buildings of all ages and types
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £236,373 | £421,340 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £191,380 | £289,196 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £343,610 | £213,203 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £401,833 | £236,445 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2020 | £805,583 | £134,210 | £121,360 | £2,730,946 | £2,305,542 | 2 / 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
37 Spital Square
London
E1 6DY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Ams
- Historic Buildings & Places
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated