The Ihr Trust

Also known as: Institute of Historical Research Trust

The objectives of the IHR Trust are the advancement of the education of the public in history in particular by undertaking, promoting and supporting historical research, and such other purposes for the benefit of the community as shall be exclusively charitable.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Camden

Financial Information

Latest Income

£67,596

Latest Expenditure

£133,209

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 10.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 133). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 48.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,069,489

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,204

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £115,396

Raising Funds £3,794

Governance £53,889

Grants to Institutions £61,507

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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
2024	£67,596	£133,209				0 / 0
2023	£1,070,693	£119,190	£115,396	£2,713,722	£1,113,405	0 / 0
2022	£347,912	£253,898				0 / 0
2021	£50,851	£248,996				0 / 0
2020	£124,436	£305,505				0 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ihr Trust

What does The Ihr Trust do?

How much income did The Ihr Trust report in 2024?

The Ihr Trust reported total income of £68k and reported expenditure of £133k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Ihr Trust?

The Ihr Trust has a program ratio of 10.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 133 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Ihr Trust registered as a charity?

The Ihr Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 1999 as charity number 1077592. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs The Ihr Trust?

The Ihr Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Matthew Jonathan Hilton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ihr Trust operate?

The Ihr Trust operates in Camden, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Ihr Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Ihr Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077592.