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The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO

The Bury Society is open to everyone who cares about Bury St Edmund's past, present and future.Our aim is to ensure that the town continues to grow and prosper whilst remaining a beautiful place to live, work or visit.Our objectives are to foster its heritage and character, encourage a balance of old and new and to inform and engage communities on matters that impact our local environment.

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Activities & Mission

The Bury Society is open to everyone who cares about Bury St Edmund's past, present and future.Our aim is to ensure that the town continues to grow and prosper whilst remaining a beautiful place to live, work or visit.Our objectives are to foster its heritage and character, encourage a balance of old and new and to inform and engage communities on matters that impact our local environment.

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
£95,948
Latest Expenditure
£97,926

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 102.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 102.1%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£95,948
£97,9260 / 140
2024
£80,100
£91,5840 / 85
2023
£246,287
£114,4560 / 85

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO

What does The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO do?

The Bury Society is open to everyone who cares about Bury St Edmund's past, present and future.Our aim is to ensure that the town continues to grow and prosper whilst remaining a beautiful place to live, work or visit.Our objectives are to foster its heritage and character, encourage a balance of old and new and to inform and engage communities on matters that impact our local environment.

How much income did The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO report in 2025?

The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO reported total income of £96k and reported expenditure of £98k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO registered as a charity?

The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 November 2021 as charity number 1196640. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO?

The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARTYN TAYLOR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO operate?

The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO a registered charity?

Yes — The Bury St Edmunds Society CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196640.

Details

Address
The Risbygate Centre
90 Risbygate Street
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Suffolk
IP33 3AA
Registration Date
18 November 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5189046
Charity Number
1196640

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Trustees

MARTYN TAYLOR Chair
Alan Thomas Baxter
Dr Benjamin Keith Willoughby Booth
Edward Michael Thuell
Jill Myra Badman
PATRICK CHUNG
Also governs 1 other charity
Robin Nigel Richmond BURNETT
RUSSELL COOK
Samuel Anthony Saloway-Cooke
SARAH JANE NUNN
Stephen Gary Moody
Terence John O'DONOGHUE

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