the egypt exploration society

The charity supports the general public. The Egypt Exploration Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales and Egypt.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where The Egypt Exploration Society is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Egypt

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,209,951

Latest Expenditure

£542,036

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 41.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 93.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 11.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £911,591

Charitable Activities £269,878

Other Trading £0

Investments £26,832

Other Income £1,650

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £507,452

Raising Funds £34,584

Governance £29,840

Grants to Institutions £39,130

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2021	£340,919	£290,598				0 / 3