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the historical association

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. The Historical Association is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.


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

The Historical Association brings together people who share an interest in, and love for the past and it furthers the study and teaching and enjoyment of history in all guises and forms: professional, public and popular. Through publications, web activity and events we support the teaching and learning of history at all levels.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,284,450
Latest Expenditure
£1,403,917

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £22,652
Charitable Activities £1,208,588
Other Trading £0
Investments £31,603
Other Income £21,607

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,383,296
Raising Funds £20,621
Governance £30,920
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£1,284,450£1,403,917£1,383,296£1,133,976£296,07114 / 180
2023£1,239,292£1,234,783£1,216,493£1,178,742£1,158,74112 / 180
2022£1,262,007£1,121,196£1,104,916£1,191,875£725,96612 / 180
2021£1,007,465£886,730£872,328£1,072,344£599,97414 / 129
2020£918,933£918,498£904,221£889,377£523,13014 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers