FRIENDS OF HISTORIC ESSEX
Registration #235270 · Registered
www.historicessex.org.ukfriendsofhistoricessex@hotmail.co.uk
ESSEX RECORD OFFICE WHARF ROAD CM2 6YT
To support the work of the Essex Record Office. The promotion of the education of the public in the history of the County of Essex as constituted in 1954, including those London Boroughs which were formerly within Essex. To publish or assist in the publication of material relating to the history of Essex.
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About FRIENDS OF HISTORIC ESSEX
FRIENDS OF HISTORIC ESSEX is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 235270). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 70/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), FRIENDS OF HISTORIC ESSEX reported a total income of £11,208 and total expenditure of £17,889, a spending ratio of 160% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, FRIENDS OF HISTORIC ESSEX describes its activities as follows: To support the work of the Essex Record Office. The promotion of the education of the public in the history of the County of Essex as constituted in 1954, including those London Boroughs which were formerly within Essex. To publish or assist in the publication of material relating to the history of Essex. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 159.6% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £11,208 | £17,889 | 160% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026