The St Albans and Hertfordshire Architectural and Archaeological Society
Analysis
The St Albans and Hertfordshire Architectural and Archaeological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in April 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending May 2026, The St Albans and Hertfordshire Architectural and Archaeological Society reported income of £37k and spending of £34k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2022 to May 2026, income grew from £23k to £37k (+60%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2026, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The St Albans and Hertfordshire Architectural and Archaeological Society sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cheshire Crimebeat (£37k), Balanced Earth (£37k) and The Friends of St Mary's Broughton with St James Bossington (£37k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote public interest in, and improve public knowledge of, the architecture, archaeology and history of St Albans and Hertfordshire. To work to secure the protection of monuments, structures or other features of architectural, historical or archaeological interest in the area. To encourage the preservation of written documents and materials of historical interest.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Crimebeat | Cheshire | £37k |
| Balanced Earth | Uxbridge | £37k |
| The Friends of St Mary's Broughton with St James Bossington | Stockbridge | £37k |
| Historic Croydon Airport Trust | Surrey | £37k |