The Steyning Society
Analysis
The Steyning Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Steyning. It was registered in August 1975, 51 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending February 2026, The Steyning Society reported income of £13k and spending of £11k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2022 to February 2026, income grew from £4,433 to £13k (+186%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2026, when income rose by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Steyning Society sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Friends of St Lawrence Church Abbots Langley (£13k), The Bourne Society (£13k) and Women's Institute - Dunchurch and Thurlaston (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Concern to protect the historic town of Steyning, particularly the conservation area, from unsuitable development and to fund projects for appropriate improvements to the amenities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of St Lawrence Church Abbots Langley | Hertfordshire | £13k |
| The Bourne Society | Surrey | £13k |
| Women's Institute - Dunchurch and Thurlaston | Warwickshire | £13k |
| Stroud Community Land Trust | Bromley | £13k |