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The Heraldry Society

The Society exists to increase and extend interest in and knowledege of heraldry, armory, chivalry, genealogy and allied subjects.

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Activities & Mission

The Society exists to increase and extend interest in and knowledege of heraldry, armory, chivalry, genealogy and allied subjects.

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
£64,748
Latest Expenditure
£50,611

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 78.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 78.2%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£64,748
£50,6110 / 3
2024
£72,012
£60,5520 / 0
2023
£48,353
£37,2830 / 3
2022
£44,504
£29,9450 / 2
2021
£55,564
£31,3990 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Heraldry Society

What does The Heraldry Society do?

The Society exists to increase and extend interest in and knowledege of heraldry, armory, chivalry, genealogy and allied subjects.

How much income did The Heraldry Society report in 2025?

The Heraldry Society reported total income of £65k and reported expenditure of £51k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Heraldry Society registered as a charity?

The Heraldry Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 May 1965 as charity number 241456. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The Heraldry Society?

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

Where does The Heraldry Society operate?

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

Is The Heraldry Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Heraldry Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 241456.

Details

Address
53 Hitchin Street
BALDOCK
Hertfordshire
SG7 6AQ
Registration Date
5 May 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
241456
Charity Number
241456

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Trustees

Colin Alastair Lafferty-Smith
David Glyn Griffiths
David Llewelyn Phillips
Also governs 1 other charity
Dewdney Drew
Graham Michael Padruig Bartram
Jenny Baker
JOHN TUNESI OF LIONGAM
Martin John Davies
Paul David Jagger
Peter O'Donoghue
Robert Stanley Harrison

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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