Bitterne Local History Society
Analysis
Bitterne Local History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in October 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Bitterne Local History Society reported income of £26k and spending of £27k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income fell from £32k to £26k (-20%), an average of -5.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income dropped by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 55% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Bitterne Local History Society sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 12th Sevenoaks (1st Edenbridge) Scout Group (£25k), Clevedon Civic Society (£26k) and Twyning Village Hall (£25k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our study area offers, to those with a specific interest in genealogy, access to information not available elsewhere. As well as family history, it is equally of value to those with an interest in general history of the local area. Resources include photographs, maps and a library of local publications (many out of print) including books and local papers. Also see our second hand bookshop.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12th Sevenoaks (1st Edenbridge) Scout Group | Kent | £25k |
| Clevedon Civic Society | Avon | £26k |
| Twyning Village Hall | Gloucestershire | £25k |
| Coniston Amenities Fund | Coniston | £26k |