The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain
Analysis
The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00810735). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain reported income of £129k and spending of £100k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £88k to £129k (+48%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 108% 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 Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain 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 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Campaign for the Arts (£129k), Y Gymdeithas Gerdd Dafod (£130k) and The Gilbert and George Centre (£129k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To further the study and advance the knowledge of the history and development of architecture. The Society publishes the journal "Architectural History", funds PhD students, makes research and publication grants, and arranges symposia, an Architectural History Workshop for graduate students, and study visits to places of architectural interest (including an annual residential field conference).
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign for the Arts | London | £129k |
| Y Gymdeithas Gerdd Dafod | Caerfyrddin | £130k |
| The Gilbert and George Centre | London | £129k |
| 4th Bramshill (Hartley Wintney) Scout Group | Hampshire | £130k |