The Heath and Hampstead Society
Analysis
The Heath and Hampstead Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 1970, 56 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Heath and Hampstead Society reported income of £51k and spending of £55k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £50k to £51k (+2.5%), an average of +0.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income dropped by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Heath and Hampstead Society sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of the British Overseas Territories (£51k), The Fairfield Association (£51k) and Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association (£51k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To preserve parts of Hampstead Heath governed by the Hampstead Heath Act 1871 in their wild and natural state. To preserve the natural and characteristic features of the other parts of the Heath. To promote public interest in the study of natural history. To maintain the amenities and characteristics of the environs of the Heath and the buildings and streets of Hampstead.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the British Overseas Territories | London | £51k |
| The Fairfield Association | Lancaster | £51k |
| Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association | West Sussex | £51k |
| Ami Hydropower Foundation | Surrey | £51k |