# THE TOOLS AND TRADES HISTORY SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 290474
- **Other names:** THE TOOL AND TRADE HISTORY SOCIETY, THE TOOL AND TRADES HISTORY SOCIETY, TATHS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Nov. 12, 1984
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=290474


## Contact

- **Address:** Oaken Cleave, Cobbaton, UMBERLEIGH, Devon
- **Postcode:** EX37 9SG
- **Phone:** 01769 540626
- **Email:** info@taths.org.uk
- **Website:** www.taths.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF HAND TOOLS AND THEIR USE AND THE PEOPLE AND TRADES THAT USED THEM.

**Activities:** Public displays, demonstrations and talks,  Public access to a TATHS Hall of Tools in  Amberley Museum, Public access to a TATHS Library in the Museum of English Rural Life,Interchange of information with individuals and organisations worldwideResearch and funding researchPublication of journals, technical notes, research works and out of print material e.g. Victorian trade catalogues

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £30019 | £37768 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £19754 | £21639 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £22595 | £23391 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £23307 | £23818 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £21905 | £15967 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **PAUL COUTTS** (Chair) — appointed April 1, 2021
- Anthony G Turley — appointed April 7, 2018
- Brian Peter Mansfield — appointed April 7, 2018
- Brigitte Graham — appointed Sept. 11, 2021
- Dr Colin Russell Byfleet — appointed May 5, 2019
- Gavin Graham — appointed April 1, 2022
- Michael Woods — appointed April 7, 2018
- Miles Hember — appointed April 7, 2018