The Kensington Society
Analysis
The Kensington Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, environment/conservation/heritage and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information, acts as an umbrella or resource body and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Kensington Society reported income of £30k and spending of £26k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £20k to £30k (+47%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 73%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Kensington Society sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cranham Common Trust (£30k), The British Cave Research Association (£30k) and Cotswold Fayre Charitable Trust (£30k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To preserve and improve the amenities of Kensington for the public benefit by stimulating interest in its history and records, promoting good architecture and planning in its future development and by protecting, preserving and improving its buildings, open spaces and other features of beauty or historic or public interest.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cranham Common Trust | Gloucestershire | £30k |
| The British Cave Research Association | Derbyshire | £30k |
| Cotswold Fayre Charitable Trust | Reading | £30k |
| The Friends of Buckden Towers | Cambridgeshire | £30k |