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the prehistoric society

The charity supports the general public. The Prehistoric 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.


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 presentation of lectures to the public, organisation of conferences and day schools, organisation of field trips and study tours, making grants to individuals, annual publication of the Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society, publication of a newsletter three times a year and making representations to government and other organisations about the protection of prehistoric sites.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£66,069
Latest Expenditure
£90,624

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 137.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 137.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£66,069£90,6240 / 15
2023£69,831£102,0200 / 20
2022£63,908£44,5370 / 0
2021£66,688£61,9280 / 5
2020£58,447£58,7380 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers