Kidlington and District Historical Society
Analysis
Kidlington and District Historical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxfordshire. It was registered in September 1981, 45 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 April 2026, Kidlington and District Historical Society reported income of £12k and spending of £3,878, leaving 69% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £2,102 to £12k (+487%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 184%. Over the whole period it spent 75% 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, Kidlington and District Historical Society sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Padstow Museum (£12k), The Walliswood Village Hall Association (£12k) and Concordia Choir (Ashby) (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Society carries out research into the local history of Kidlington the adjoining area. It publishes its findings as books and pamphlets.In its educational role the Society holds monthly meetings with lectures on local historical subjects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Padstow Museum | Padstow | £12k |
| The Walliswood Village Hall Association | Surrey | £12k |
| Concordia Choir (Ashby) | Leicestershire | £12k |
| East Stratton Village Hall | Winchester | £12k |