The Essex Society for Archaeology and History
Analysis
The Essex Society for Archaeology and History is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in November 1962, 64 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 provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Essex Society for Archaeology and History reported income of £29k and spending of £23k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £44k to £29k (-33%), an average of -9.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income dropped by 33%. Over the whole period it spent 97% 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 Essex Society for Archaeology and History sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nottinghamshire Mining Museum Ltd (£29k), Oulton Village Hall (£29k) and Great Dunmow Maltings Preservation Trust CIO (£29k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
i) to promote study of archaeology & history in historic county of Essexii) to publish such studies in Society journal and other mediaiii) to organise lectures visits etc for members & public, & to educate wider community in matters of common concerniv) to provide library facilities for members & public
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire Mining Museum Ltd | Nottinghamshire | £29k |
| Oulton Village Hall | Stone | £29k |
| Great Dunmow Maltings Preservation Trust CIO | Dunmow | £29k |
| Bolton Symphony Orchestra | Lancashire | £29k |