The Vikings
Analysis
The Vikings is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in North Shields. It was registered in May 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03099224). It says it provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending January 2025, The Vikings reported income of £128k and spending of £132k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2021 to January 2025, income grew from £24k to £128k (+431%), an average of +52% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2023, when income rose by 210%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Vikings sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research (£128k), Kent Beekeepers Association (£128k) and Jack and Jill Preschool (£128k).
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
Increasing public understanding of Dark Age Britain through reenactment activities, school visits and museum work
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research | Kent | £128k |
| Kent Beekeepers Association | Kent | £128k |
| Jack and Jill Preschool | Christchurch | £128k |
| Fair Chance Foundation | London | £128k |