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Dorking Society

Also known as: Dorking & District Preservation Society

to promote and encourage high standards of architecture and town planning, public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of Dorking and district and preserve, develop and improve features of general public or historic intrest

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Activities & Mission

to promote and encourage high standards of architecture and town planning, public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of Dorking and district and preserve, develop and improve features of general public or historic intrest

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£57,913
Latest Expenditure
£50,937

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 88.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£57,913
£50,9370 / 126
2023
£103,800
£117,4570 / 124
2022
£59,785
£52,4610 / 127
2021
£62,087
£25,7810 / 130
2020
£60,446
£39,2820 / 143

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dorking Society

What does Dorking Society do?

to promote and encourage high standards of architecture and town planning, public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of Dorking and district and preserve, develop and improve features of general public or historic intrest

How much income did Dorking Society report in 2024?

Dorking Society reported total income of £58k and reported expenditure of £51k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dorking Society registered as a charity?

Dorking Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2005 as charity number 1107459. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Dorking Society?

Dorking Society is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dorking Society operate?

Dorking Society operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dorking Society a registered charity?

Yes — Dorking Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107459.

Details

Address
Dorking Museum
Unit 1
62 West Street
DORKING
RH4 1BS
Registration Date
5 January 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4012827
Charity Number
1107459

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Trustees

Barbara Joy Brigham
Grant Spooner
Gwendoline Helen Wood
James Denis Dampier
James Friend
Also governs 1 other charity
Jean Patricia Ward Mrs
KATHRYN ATHERTON
PIERRE TARTARI

Also Known As

  • Dorking & District Preservation Society

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