The Midhurst Society
Analysis
The Midhurst Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in December 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Midhurst Society reported income of £14k and spending of £12k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £4,315 to £14k (+231%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 105%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Midhurst Society sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% 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 LT Col J E N Ryan Will Trust (£14k), The Friends of Chulmleigh Parish Church (£14k) and The Camden History Society (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Midhurst Society aims to preserve, protect and improve local features of historic or community interest. It promotes high standards of planning and architecture. In liaison with public authorities, it seeks to enhance the local environment and amenities. Above all, we strive to make Midhurst a better place to live, work and enjoy.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| LT Col J E N Ryan Will Trust | London | £14k |
| The Friends of Chulmleigh Parish Church | Chulmleigh | £14k |
| The Camden History Society | London | £14k |
| Dovery Manor Museum | Minehead | £14k |