The Otford Society
Analysis
The Otford Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in March 1977, 49 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Otford Society reported income of £34k and spending of £21k, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £5,198 to £34k (+547%), an average of +60% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 191%. Over the whole period it spent 64% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Otford Society sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include East Huntspill New Village Hall (£34k), Freston Village Hall (£34k) and Corbridge Chamber Music Festival (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Otford Society is an Amenities Charity specialising in strengthening community ties, preserving the rural and historic character of Otford and improving the quality of Otford Villaeg Life by providing funding to improve village amenities. We raise funds through membership subscription, donations and by running community events and fund raising activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| East Huntspill New Village Hall | Somerset | £34k |
| Freston Village Hall | Ipswich | £34k |
| Corbridge Chamber Music Festival | Glossop | £34k |
| Harwich Cultural & Community Projects | £34k |