The Mendip Society
Analysis
The Mendip Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in September 1971, 55 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Mendip Society reported income of £15k and spending of £13k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £24k to £15k (-38%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Mendip Society sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% 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 Brixham Battery Heritage Centre Group (£15k), The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust (£15k) and Sicklinghall Village Hall (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The conservation and enhancement of the beauty and character of Mendip and the surrounding area with particular regard to landscape, wildlife habitat, archaeological, historical and natural features.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Brixham Battery Heritage Centre Group | Brixham | £15k |
| The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust | Worcester | £15k |
| Sicklinghall Village Hall | Wetherby | £15k |
| The Thatcham (Old Bluecoat School) Charity | Thatcham | £15k |