The London Society
Analysis
The London Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The London Society reported income of £94k and spending of £72k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £71k to £94k (+32%), an average of +7.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The London Society sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stormwater Shepherds UK (£94k), The Warehouse Trust (£95k) and Lytham St Annes Civic Society (£94k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Since its foundation in 1912, the Society has been active in encouraging excellence in the planning and development of London, and in preserving and stimulating appreciation of its amenities and the best of its buildings. The objects of the Society are summarised in its motto which enjoins members to "guard the venerable, strive for the beautiful and take thought for the future".
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stormwater Shepherds UK | Shrewsbury | £94k |
| The Warehouse Trust | Langport | £95k |
| Lytham St Annes Civic Society | Lytham St Annes | £94k |
| The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO | Suffolk | £96k |