Message from Richard Taylor, KAS General Manager

Dear Members

I have formally submitted my resignation as General Manager of the Kent Archaeological Society to the Board of Trustees. My departure is scheduled to take place after the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May 2025.

I am confident that I am leaving the Society with a strengthened reputation for both engagement and historical and archaeological research, particularly as we navigate new challenges in an increasingly digital age. While the Society will face significant financial challenges in the coming years, recent expenditures have laid a solid foundation for continued growth, enabling increased income from various sources. Furthermore, with my resignation and an additional proposed reduction in some staffing hours, the Society's primary expense related to salaries will decrease.

The remaining members of the Management Team are committed to the strategic direction of the Society. Rebecca, as Interim General Manager, along with a new Chair of Trustees and a dedicated Board, will continue this mission from May 2025.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the members I have had the privilege of meeting over the years. Your unique contributions to the Society have been invaluable, and I truly appreciate your dedication and support. I am sure that you will extend the same commitment to my successor.

Very best wishes, 

Richard