The Campden Society
Analysis
The Campden Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucestershire. It was registered in October 1970, 56 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending January 2026, The Campden Society reported income of £16k and spending of £5,098, leaving 68% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to January 2026, income grew from £7,728 to £16k (+108%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2024, when income rose by 841%. Over the whole period it spent 26% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Campden Society sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Herne Bay Masonic Centre Benevolent Trust (£16k), 58th Stoke-On-Trent and Newcastle (Caverswall) Scout Group (£16k) and Kids Against Plastic (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To secure the protection of architectural & historical quality of Campden,its open spaces and its natural settingTo promote high standards of planning, architecture and landscaping in CampdenTo stimulate interest in and concern for the character & beauty of CampdenTo promote awareness of the climate emergency,push for zero carbon solutions and protect terrestrial biodiversity, within Campden
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Masonic Centre Benevolent Trust | Kent | £16k |
| 58th Stoke-On-Trent and Newcastle (Caverswall) Scout Group | Stoke-On-Trent | £16k |
| Kids Against Plastic | Nottingham | £16k |
| Sustainable St Albans | St Albans | £16k |