The Yorkshire Dales Society
Analysis
The Yorkshire Dales Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Skipton. It was registered in July 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01822908). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Yorkshire Dales Society reported income of £156k and spending of £136k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £102k to £156k (+53%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 117%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Yorkshire Dales Society sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ancient Tree Forum (£156k), The Deltic Preservation Society Limited (£156k) and Schumacher Society (£156k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1. To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation of the landscape, biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and adjacent areas, and the social and economic well-being of its local communities; and to encourage others to engage with, understand, enjoy and protect these areas.2. In pursuance of the above, to advance the education of the public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Tree Forum | London | £156k |
| The Deltic Preservation Society Limited | Derbyshire | £156k |
| Schumacher Society | Totnes | £156k |
| Friends of the South Downs | West Sussex | £156k |