The Egypt Exploration Society
Advances the education of the public with reference to Ancient and Medieval Egypt and countries in the same region, and promotes art, culture and heritage by raising knowledge, awareness and understanding of the language, history, arts, culture, religion and all other matters relating to Ancient and Medieval Egypt and countries in the same region.
Activities & Mission
Advances the education of the public with reference to Ancient and Medieval Egypt and countries in the same region, and promotes art, culture and heritage by raising knowledge, awareness and understanding of the language, history, arts, culture, religion and all other matters relating to Ancient and Medieval Egypt and countries in the same region.
Grants
The Egypt Exploration Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £576,550
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 126). How is this calculated?
Higher than 74% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,830,111 | £576,550 | £539,218 | £2,685,310 | £161,286 | 6 / 6 |
| 2025 | £1,209,951 | £542,036 | £507,452 | £1,394,322 | £189,902 | 7 / 6 |
| 2024 | £509,930 | £559,682 | £528,346 | £746,903 | £161,077 | 6 / 3 |
| 2023 | £613,733 | £529,857 | £292,916 | £780,933 | £178,959 | 6 / 4 |
| 2022 | £418,785 | £384,978 | 0 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Egypt Exploration Society
What does The Egypt Exploration Society do?
Advances the education of the public with reference to Ancient and Medieval Egypt and countries in the same region, and promotes art, culture and heritage by raising knowledge, awareness and understanding of the language, history, arts, culture, religion and all other matters relating to Ancient and Medieval Egypt and countries in the same region.
How much income did The Egypt Exploration Society report in 2026?
The Egypt Exploration Society reported total income of £1.83m and reported expenditure of £577k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Egypt Exploration Society?
The Egypt Exploration Society has a program ratio of 29.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 126 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Egypt Exploration Society registered as a charity?
The Egypt Exploration Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 January 1963 as charity number 212384. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Egypt Exploration Society?
The Egypt Exploration Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Leire Olabarria. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Egypt Exploration Society operate?
The Egypt Exploration Society operates across 2 areas: Egypt and England And Wales.
Is The Egypt Exploration Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Egypt Exploration Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212384.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated