The Camden History Society
Analysis
The Camden History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 1970, 56 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending February 2026, The Camden History Society reported income of £14k and spending of £15k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2022 to February 2026, income fell from £18k to £14k (-19%), an average of -5.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2025, when income rose by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Camden History Society sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Friends of St Michael and All Angels Church, Bugbrooke (£14k), LT Col J E N Ryan Will Trust (£14k) and Whipsnade Village Hall and Field (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Monthly lectures on local history topics; bi-monthly newsletter; publications of research; annual coach trip to a venue of significance to the history of the borough.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of St Michael and All Angels Church, Bugbrooke | Northampton | £14k |
| LT Col J E N Ryan Will Trust | London | £14k |
| Whipsnade Village Hall and Field | Bedfordshire | £14k |
| The Midhurst Society | West Sussex | £14k |