The Lynchmere Society
Analysis
The Lynchmere Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in April 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04913460). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2026, The Lynchmere Society reported income of £62k and spending of £55k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £51k to £62k (+21%), an average of +4.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2026, when income rose by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Lynchmere Society sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include John Jones (£61k), Young Climate Warriors (£62k) and The Friends of Richmond Park (£61k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefitEducate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefitSecure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| John Jones | Gloucestershire | £61k |
| Young Climate Warriors | Henley-on-Thames | £62k |
| The Friends of Richmond Park | London | £61k |
| Future Earth Lab | Bath | £62k |