The Selborne Society Limited
Analysis
The Selborne Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00149247). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Selborne Society Limited reported income of £49k and spending of £51k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £29k to £49k (+70%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 62%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Selborne Society Limited 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 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Romsey Abbey Appeal Fund (£49k), Transition Wilmslow (£49k) and Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group (£49k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote public education and research in natural history and antiquities and to publish the results of that education and research. To preserve and maintain, for the benefit of the public, places of natural beauty, scientific value and antiquarian interest.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Romsey Abbey Appeal Fund | Hampshire | £49k |
| Transition Wilmslow | Cheshire | £49k |
| Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group | West Yorkshire | £49k |
| The Northern Ceramic Society | Stoke-On-Trent | £49k |