Chair's Report 2025
We have had a very successful year thanks to the hard working Management Committee and members, thank you.
Members have enjoyed working at two excavations, at Plover Hall in July and Gueswick in August/September. In January some hardy souls cleared an overgrown Old St Mary's Church, Brignall. Later in the year members including SWAAG members did geophysics in the field surrounding the church site.
The events have been very well attended, many fully booked. Thanks to our excellent speakers and workshop leaders. Elaine Vallack does an excellent job arranging activities and venues. If you or anyone you know would like to do a talk, please let Elaine know.
The Durham Name Book transcribers have continued to work hard. Rob Pearson organised another meeting for the transcribers, as they do their work remotely.
For several years our photogrammetry and drone photography has been done by Stephen Eastmead. Due to ill health he has very kindly donated his drone kit to AA, I've taken on the role as pilot and still learning! Thanks Stephen for all your hard work.
Sue Goldsborough has edited our Newsletters, thanks to all the contributors. Sue has decided to leave the Committee due to work commitments. Thanks for everything you have done for us. In future articles will be added to the website.
We have worked with many archaeology professionals, university departments and students.
I would like to thank all our funders, The Royal Archaeological Institute, The Architectural and Archaeological Society on Northumberland and Durham and the Council of British Archaeology Yorkshire. We are grateful to all the landowners who allow us to discover the past in the Northern Pennines.
We couldn't do everything we do without the help and continued support of our members. Thank you.
ALTOGETHER ARCHAEOLOGY SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE - 1 JANUARY - 31 DECEMBER 2025
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INCOME EXPENDITURE
Total Unreserved Fieldwork Grants Total Unreserved Fieldwork Grants
& Research Reserved & Research Reserved
Opening Balances 9,472.93 1,055.16 8,155.77 262.00 FR GR
Subscriptions paid 2,540.00 2,540.00 Society Administration 335.88
Number of Members 122 Committee expenses 335.88 335.88
Gift Aid on donations 566.72 566.72 Development/set-up - -
- -
Research strategy
Grants 3,951.20 3,951.20 Membership 392.52
- -
Admin expenses
Website maintenance 75.00 75.00
- -
Newsletter production
Communication costs - -
Insurance 317.52 317.52
Meeting/visit fees 95.00 95.00 Meetings & Visits 285.00
Facilities 163.00 163.00 -
Speakers/leaders expenses 122.00 122.00
Sales Costs associated with sales
Publications - - Publications - -
Merchandise - - Merchandise - -
Fieldwork and research 7,185.30
Programme management - - - -
Equipment purchase & hire 4,654.10 - 4,654.10 -
- - - -
Planning & direction
Post-excavation 2,531.20 70.00 - 2,461.20
Engagement - - - -
Other research
Publicity & promotion 165.97
Donations 5,238.93 5,238.93 Website maintenance 75.00 75.00
Fundraising 112.00 112.00 Promotional material & events 90.97 90.97
Miscellaneous - - Fundraising costs - -
Interest 352.92 352.92 Bank charges - -
Total Income 12,856.77 3,201.72 5,703.85 3,951.20 Total Expenditure 8,364.67 1,249.37 4,654.10 2,461.20
Net surplus/ deficit 4,492.10 1,952.35 1,049.75 1,490.00
Closing Balances 13,965.03 3,007.51 9,205.52 1,752.00
Transfers - 2,000.00 2,000.00
Final Closing Balances 13,965.03 1,007.51 11,205.52 1,752.00
Represented by 01-Jan-25 01-Jan-26 Independently examined and found correct
Bank - Current a/c 310.76 649.94 A R J Curtis
Savings account 9,137.17 13,290.09
Paypal 25.00 25.00
- - 10/01/2026
Petty Cash
Balance 1 Jan 2025 9,472.93
Surplus/loss 2025 4,492.10
Balance 1 Jan 2026 13,965.03 13,965.03
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