Mortimer History Society
Analysis
Mortimer History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Swansea. It was registered in January 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Mortimer History Society reported income of £20k and spending of £19k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £12k to £20k (+62%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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, Mortimer History Society sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Belle Vue Youth Club (£20k), Dormansland War Memorial Hall (£20k) and The Friends of Lydiard Park (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Organises an annual programme of talks, conferences, study days, and field trips on aspects of medieval history, the Mortimers and the Welsh Marches; organises an annual essay prize for scholars; publishes an annual Journal; organises an annual programme of work with primary schools; involves and informs members through the website and quarterly newsletter.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Youth Club | Shrewsbury | £20k |
| Dormansland War Memorial Hall | Surrey | £20k |
| The Friends of Lydiard Park | Wiltshire | £20k |
| Ullenhall Village Hall | Henley-In-Arden | £20k |