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2024-12-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 279971 (England and Wales)

EADH: THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR DIGITAL HUMANITIES ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

EADH: THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR DIGITAL HUMANITIES

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr Edward Vanhoutte Dr A Sichani (Appointed 12 October 2024) Dr Jiri Kocian (Appointed 2 April 2025) Charity number 279971 Principal address Digital Humanities Research Hub School of Advanced Study University of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU Independent examiner David Jeffcoat, F.C.C.A. Alexander Sloan LLP Accountants & Business Advisers 180 St Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5SG Bankers Bank of Scotland The Mound Edinburgh EH1 1YZ Website address www.eadh.org

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CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 12

EADH: THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR DIGITAL HUMANITIES

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)".

Objectives and activities

The principal objective of the Association is to bring together and represent digital humanities in Europe across the entire spectrum of disciplines that research, develop, and apply digital humanities methods and technology. These include art history, cultural studies, history, image processing, language and literature studies, manuscripts studies, and musicology, amongst others. The Association promotes high standards of education, research and practical work in the development of computational methods and theory across the arts, humanities and cultural heritage. We aim to stimulate knowledge of and interest in computer aided activities in the arts and humanities including research involving the manipulation and analysis of digital and digitised materials.

To these ends, we support three Journals, promote an annual conference, run workshops, give early career scholars bursaries and senior scholars awards, support research projects by providing funding and expertise, and promote affiliation with other organisations with similar aims.

Individuals become members of the Association:

Achievements and performance

In 2024, the Association achieved the following successes in its primary areas of activity:

Publications

Since 1 January 2015, the Association's print Journal, Digital Scholarship in the Humanities (DSH), has been published by Oxford University Press (OUP). The circulation of DSH rose in 2020, driven by access to DSH through the OUP Online Collection. Its Impact Factor increased to its highest ever level (citations of recent items divided by number of recent items), and the journal maintains its status as a high-quality publication venue for our discipline.

ADHO (Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations) promotes and supports digital research and teaching and provides a broad framework for a number of publication venues relevant to the digital humanities. In addition to DSH, there are several peer-reviewed online Journals including Digital Humanities Quarterly, Digital Studies/le champ numerique, Journal of the Text Encoding Initiative and Computers in the Humanities Working Papers.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Aftermath of Second International EADH Conference

Ongoing preparation of the conference Book of Abstracts is under the direction of the University of Leipzig and EADH keeps £870 in reserve for the completion of the book.

Small Grants Scheme

The Scheme was reinstated after a break in 2022 and is undergoing restructuring. No grants were offered for 2024.

Membership fees

The membership fees for the European Association of Digital Humanities (EADH) are:

However, due to the limited services available to EADH members during 2024 and the governance restructuring membership fees will be waived for 2024.

Associate and Partner Organisations

The Association continued its communications with emerging Digital Humanities Associations in Europe as well as in other regions of the world that feel culturally or linguistically affiliated to Europe. We held a meeting with representatives of all AOs and emerging regional organisation who are considering membership in EADH to discuss a restructuring of the association’s relationship with AOs in a way to make them voting members of the Executive. Further discussions to be held and models to manage this to be proposed. In 2023, its Associate Organisations were:

Advocacy

EADH is working actively in the EASSH (European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities) initiative which lobbies for the SSH disciplines at the European level and cooperates with sister organisations such as the European Cultural Literacy initiative.

General

In addition to these specific achievements, the Association further increased the visibility and usability of its website http://www.eadh.org through the work of its communication coordinator, who has responsibility for actively developing its website and social media outreach.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Financial review

The Association receives 70% of the profit arising from the DSH Journal. The Journal continues to flourish and the contract with OUP provides a strong income stream. Profit share payments to the Association from OUP are staged and the final payment is not made until five months or so after the end of the year to which it relates. Journal income of £104,636 per Note 3 comprises payments of £104,636 receivable during 2024 towards the profit share arising on the Journal's 2024 profits.

The Association has worked with the Association for Computers in the Humanities (ACH) since 1988, when a protocol was agreed for the co-sponsorship of joint international conferences. In 2005, the two Associations became more closely linked under an umbrella organisation, the Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations (ADHO), founded by the two Associations to further international collaboration in promoting literary and linguistic computing. Members of the Associations become members by subscribing to the Journal. The profit from the Journal is shared pro-rata among the Associations.

In 2013, the Stichting ADHO Foundation was set up as a legal entity in the Netherlands and, from the start of 2014, the foundation now manages joint ADHO expenditure, including the distribution of Journal profit. For historical reasons, profit from the Journal is currently remitted by OUP to EADH, and then passed to the Stichting ADHO Foundation, minus EADH's agreed provisional share.

Per the Statement of Financial Activities on page 6, the Association reported Net Expenses (i.e. a Deficit) for the year of £13,638 (2023 - Surplus £15,557) and total unrestricted reserves of £128,510 at 31 December 2024.

Reserves Policy

It is the Trustees' policy to maintain Unrestricted Funds (i.e. free reserves) at a level that equates to approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure. Per the Statement of Financial Activities on page 6, Unrestricted Funds at 31 December 2024 amounted to £128,510 (2023: £142,148) which, although above the required level, was acceptable to the Trustees.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

EADH: The European Association for Digital Humanities ("the Association") is governed by its Constitution. The Association is a recognised charity, No. 279971, England and Wales. Until September 2012, the charity was known as 'Association for Literary & Linguistic Computing (ALLC)'. Since July 2013, it was known as 'The European Association for Digital Humanities (EADH)'.

The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr Edward Vanhoutte Ms Simona Stoyanova (Resigned 15 July 2025) Dr Zoe Screti (Resigned 9 January 2025) Dr A Sichani (Appointed 12 October 2024) Prof Fabio Ciotti (Resigned 12 August 2024) Dr Jiri Kocian (Appointed 2 April 2025)

Appointment of Trustees

Committee vacancies for each year are filled by election and the result declared at the Annual General Meeting. Proposals must be endorsed by two further individual Members of the charity and carry a statement of the nominee's willingness to serve.

Risk Management

The Trustees have assessed the risk to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and future of the charity and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate all exposure to major risks.

Independent examiner

The Trustees recommend that David Jeffcoat F.C.C.A., a Partner in Alexander Sloan LLP, Accountants and Business Advisers, remains in office as independent examiner until further notice.

The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Dr A Sichani

Trustee 27/10/2025 Dated: .........................

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF EADH: THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR DIGITAL HUMANITIES

I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 12.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner

As the charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Although the charity's gross income was below £250,000, the Trustees chose to have the financial statements prepared on the accruals basis and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

David Jeffcoat, F.C.C.A. Alexander Sloan LLP Accountants & Business Advisers 180 St Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5SG

27/10/2025

Dated: .........................

EADH: THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR DIGITAL HUMANITIES

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
Notes £ £
Income from:
Charitable activities 3 104,636 135,587
Total income 104,636 135,587
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 4 118,274 120,030
Total expenditure 118,274 120,030
Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds (13,638) 15,557
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January 2024 142,148 126,591
Fund balances at 31 December 2024 128,510 142,148

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements.

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
Notes
£
Current assets
Debtors
9
126,566
Cash at bank and in hand
280,831
407,397
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
10
(278,887)
Net current assets
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
11		 2023
£
£
21,930
281,346
303,276
(161,128)
128,510
128,510
128,510		 2023
£
£
21,930
281,346
303,276
(161,128)
128,510
128,510
128,510		 £
142,148
142,148
142,148
The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements.

27/10/2025 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................

.............................. Dr A Sichani Trustee

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The European Association for Digital Humanities is an unincorporated charity, registered in England and Wales. The correspondence office address is Digital Humanities Research Hub School of Advanced Study, University of London, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Income from Charitable Activities

Income from charitable activities includes income earned both from the supply of goods or services under contractual arrangements and from performance-related grants which have conditions that specify the provision of particular goods or services to be provided by the charity. Income from charitable activities is recognised as earned (as the related goods or services are provided).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.

Liabilities are measured on recognition at historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. The exception is that certain financial instruments must be adjusted to their present value; these include financial liabilities where settlement is deferred for more than 12 months after the reporting date.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses including support costs and governance costs are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings.

Expenditure on Charitable Activities

Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by the charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities. The costs of charitable activities presented in the Statement of Financial Activities includes the costs of both direct services provision and the payments of grant awards if applicable.

Governance costs

Governance costs (which are included as a component of support costs in accordance with SORP) comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include those related to constitutional and statutory requirements, external scrutiny (audit or independent examination), strategic management, and other legal and professional fees.

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.8 Irrecoverable VAT

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Journal Income
104,636
134,010
Contributions from Associate Organisations
-
1,577
104,636
135,587		 Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Journal Income
104,636
134,010
Contributions from Associate Organisations
-
1,577
104,636
135,587		 Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Journal Income
104,636
134,010
Contributions from Associate Organisations
-
1,577
104,636
135,587
2024
£
104,636
-
104,636		 2023
£
134,010
1,577
135,587

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4 Expenditure on charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
2024 2023
£ £
Direct costs
Project and activities costs 114,744 113,635
Running costs 500 3,125
Interest and finance charges 15 90
Governance costs (see Note 7) 3,015 3,180
118,274 120,030
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 118,274 120,030

5 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year. See also Note 12.

During the year, expenses were reimbursed to various Trustees in relation to meeting and conference expenses incurred as follows:

6 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Total
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
7
Net income/(expenditure) for the year
Operating for the year is stated after charging:
Fees payable for independent examination of accounts		 2024
Number
-
2024
£
3,015		 2023
Number
-
2023
£
3,180

8 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

9
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued income
10
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Accruals and deferred income		 2024
£
126,566
2024
£
278,887		 2023
£
21,930
2023
£
161,128

11 Unrestricted funds

These are the unrestricted funds to the charity

At 1
General funds
Previous year:
At 1
General funds		 January
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31
December
2024
£
£
£
£
142,148
104,636
(118,274)
128,510
January
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31
December
2023
£
£
£
£
126,591
135,587
(120,030)
142,148

12 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).