The Hundred Parishes Society
Analysis
The Hundred Parishes Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stansted. It was registered in July 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08124462). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending June 2026, The Hundred Parishes Society reported income of £10k and spending of £7,750, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2026, income grew from £8,114 to £10k (+27%), an average of +6.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 53%. Over the whole period it spent 69% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Hundred Parishes Society sits at the 28th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Uganda Child Development Support (£10k), New Forest Disabled Driving (£10k) and Norman Seago Trust (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To encourage greater understanding of the history and character of the Hundred Parishes, an area of 450 square miles of northwest Essex, northeast Hertfordshire and southern Cambridgeshire that is characterised by its rich and diverse heritage. Our website includes introductions to each parish, over 140 walks that can be downloaded and opportunities for learning, conservation and participation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda Child Development Support | Wiltshire | £10k |
| New Forest Disabled Driving | Hampshire | £10k |
| Norman Seago Trust | Sheringham | £10k |
| Wisbech Lions Club (CIO) | Cambridgeshire | £10k |