The Provincial Society
Analysis
The Provincial Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Portsmouth. It was registered in July 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Provincial Society reported income of £127k and spending of £14k, leaving 89% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £4,849 to £127k (+2511%), an average of +126% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 805%. Over the whole period it spent 24% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Provincial Society sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Bold and Saucy Theatre Company Limited (£126k), The Colman Institute (£127k) and Burley in Wharfedale Community Trust (£126k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
A charity interested in and dedicated to the history and preservation of artefacts associated with Gosport & Fareham Omnibus Company and associated companies from 1878 to the present day. We undertake activities such as archiving, vehicle rallies and rent secure storage for our historic vehicles. We also produce a range of history books and a quarterly magazine The Provincial Press.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Bold and Saucy Theatre Company Limited | London | £126k |
| The Colman Institute | Surrey | £127k |
| Burley in Wharfedale Community Trust | Ilkley | £126k |
| Compton Verney Collection Settlement | Preston | £127k |