The Harwich Society
Analysis
The Harwich Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Harwich. It was registered in June 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Harwich Society reported income of £111k and spending of £87k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £85k to £111k (+31%), an average of +6.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Harwich Society sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Unstead Nature Community Group (£111k), The Mertoun Gardens Trust (£111k) and The Warwickshire Beekeepers' Association (£111k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To stimulate public interest in the Harwich area, promote high standards of planning and architecture and secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the Harwich area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Unstead Nature Community Group | Godalming | £111k |
| The Mertoun Gardens Trust | London | £111k |
| The Warwickshire Beekeepers' Association | Warwick | £111k |
| Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Association | England | £112k |