The Clapham Society
Analysis
The Clapham Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 1980, 46 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Clapham Society reported income of £14k and spending of £10k, leaving 28% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9,167 to £14k (+55%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 60%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Clapham 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 The Weald of Kent Protection Society (£14k), We Are the Voice (£14k) and Graffham Down Trust (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote and encourage the following objects:- 1) To encourage high standards in architecture & planning. 2) To stimulate public interest in Clapham and care for its beauty, history and character of the area and its surroundings. 3) To encourage the preservation, protection, development and enhancement of features of historic interest or public amenity in Clapham.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Weald of Kent Protection Society | Robertsbridge | £14k |
| We Are the Voice | Surrey | £14k |
| Graffham Down Trust | Petworth | £14k |
| Whipsnade Village Hall and Field | Bedfordshire | £14k |