The Thoresby Society
The Leeds Historical Society, founded 1889, covering Leeds and its neighbourhood. The Society seeks to promote public interest in the history of Leeds and its neighbourhood by means of lectures, visits, publications, a library and archive, and other ventures.Prior to incorporation as a company limited by guarantee, the Thoresby Society was registered under charity No. 227526.
Activities & Mission
The Leeds Historical Society, founded 1889, covering Leeds and its neighbourhood. The Society seeks to promote public interest in the history of Leeds and its neighbourhood by means of lectures, visits, publications, a library and archive, and other ventures.Prior to incorporation as a company limited by guarantee, the Thoresby Society was registered under charity No. 227526.
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.
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Financial Information
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £29,593 | £33,111 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £31,118 | £19,295 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £22,778 | £23,355 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £21,085 | £18,590 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £19,649 | £20,162 | 0 / 18 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Thoresby Society
What does The Thoresby Society do?
The Leeds Historical Society, founded 1889, covering Leeds and its neighbourhood. The Society seeks to promote public interest in the history of Leeds and its neighbourhood by means of lectures, visits, publications, a library and archive, and other ventures.Prior to incorporation as a company limited by guarantee, the Thoresby Society was registered under charity No. 227526.
How much income did The Thoresby Society report in 2024?
The Thoresby Society reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £33k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Thoresby Society registered as a charity?
The Thoresby Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 2008 as charity number 1126086. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Thoresby Society?
The Thoresby Society is governed by a board of 19 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Thoresby Society operate?
The Thoresby Society operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Thoresby Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Thoresby Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126086.
Details
18 COMMERCIAL STREET
LEEDS
LS1 6AL
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