The Chippendale Society
Analysis
The Chippendale Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bradford. It was registered in August 1971, 55 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Chippendale Society reported income of £28k and spending of £26k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £23k to £28k (+20%), an average of +4.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Chippendale Society sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include West Wycombe Charitable Trust (£28k), The Cheltenham Civic Society CIO (£28k) and The Hackney Society Limited (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society promotes the education and study of works associated with Thomas Chippendale and acquires and maintains examples of his art for the benefit of the nation
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| West Wycombe Charitable Trust | High Wycombe | £28k |
| The Cheltenham Civic Society CIO | Gloucestershire | £28k |
| The Hackney Society Limited | London | £28k |
| Gloucester Historic Buildings Limited | Gloucestershire | £28k |