The Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire
Analysis
The Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in March 1965, 61 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire reported income of £38k and spending of £18k, leaving 53% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £18k to £38k (+115%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 108%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% 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 Radstock Museum (£38k), Biddulph in Bloom (£38k) and The Ian Addison Charitable Foundation (£38k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote and foster the study of the history, archaeology and antiquities of Nottinghamshire for the public benefit and to promote and foster public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Nottinghamshire's history generally.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Radstock Museum | Radstock | £38k |
| Biddulph in Bloom | Stoke-On-Trent | £38k |
| The Ian Addison Charitable Foundation | Worcestershire | £38k |
| Helston Railway Preservation Society | Cornwall | £38k |