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The Vikings

Increasing public understanding of Dark Age Britain through reenactment activities, school visits and museum work

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Activities & Mission

Increasing public understanding of Dark Age Britain through reenactment activities, school visits and museum work

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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
£128,000
Latest Expenditure
£132,000

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 103.1%
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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2016 — North Tyneside Community Theatre (organisation 3991485)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£128,000
£132,0000 / 1500
2024
£132,091
£136,2960 / 1600
2023
£136,296
£129,1430 / 1600
2022
£43,993
£32,3030 / 1600
2021
£24,116
£23,8090 / 1600

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Frequently asked questions about The Vikings

What does The Vikings do?

Increasing public understanding of Dark Age Britain through reenactment activities, school visits and museum work

How much income did The Vikings report in 2025?

The Vikings reported total income of £128k and reported expenditure of £132k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Vikings registered as a charity?

The Vikings was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 1997 as charity number 1062495. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Vikings?

The Vikings is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Catherine Minette Murphy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Vikings operate?

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

Is The Vikings a registered charity?

Yes — The Vikings is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062495.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 May 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3036188
Charity Number
1062495

Trustees

Catherine Minette Murphy Chair
Chelsea Amber Carr Russell
CHRISTINE LINES
Evelyn Paul Bushell
Gareth Evans
John Allan Ishmael Gendall
Jonathan Michael Finch
Jonathan Richard Wolsey
Julie Bailey
Maiken Lykke Bagley
Marie Elizabeth Houghton
ROBERT CLEGG
SANDRA ELIZABETH ORCHARD
STEVEN LINES

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