The German History Society
Analysis
The German History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The German History Society reported income of £55k and spending of £66k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £46k to £55k (+18%), an average of +4.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 88% 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 German History Society sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Portsmouth D-Day Museum Trust (£55k), The Royal Fine Art Commission Trust (£55k) and Bawtry Amateur Dramatic Society (£55k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance education in, and promote the study of, German history, including the history of German-speaking lands by organising events, producing and disseminating publications, fostering academic links, and providing relevant grants, bursaries and prizes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Portsmouth D-Day Museum Trust | Portsmouth | £55k |
| The Royal Fine Art Commission Trust | London | £55k |
| Bawtry Amateur Dramatic Society | Doncaster | £55k |
| Crowthorne Musical Players | Bracknell | £55k |