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The Chichester Society

Also known as: Chichester Society

We are Chichester's only civic society. We have a unique role in the city: we are devoted to preserving, protecting and improving its features of historic or public interest, and the environment in the City and District. Our interests include not only building developments but other impacts on us: like traffic growth, licensing laws, waste and noise.

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Activities & Mission

We are Chichester's only civic society. We have a unique role in the city: we are devoted to preserving, protecting and improving its features of historic or public interest, and the environment in the City and District. Our interests include not only building developments but other impacts on us: like traffic growth, licensing laws, waste and noise.

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
£11,351
Latest Expenditure
£10,318

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.9%
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
£11,351
£10,3180 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chichester Society

What does The Chichester Society do?

We are Chichester's only civic society. We have a unique role in the city: we are devoted to preserving, protecting and improving its features of historic or public interest, and the environment in the City and District. Our interests include not only building developments but other impacts on us: like traffic growth, licensing laws, waste and noise.

How much income did The Chichester Society report in 2025?

The Chichester Society reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Chichester Society registered as a charity?

The Chichester Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 October 1974 as charity number 268055. It has been registered for 52 years.

Who runs The Chichester Society?

The Chichester Society is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chichester Society operate?

The Chichester Society operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Chichester Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Chichester Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 268055.

Details

Address
47 West Street
CHICHESTER
West Sussex
PO19 1RP
Registration Date
18 October 1974
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
268055
Charity Number
268055

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Trustees

ANDREW BAIN
Anthony Dignum
CEDRIC MITCHELL
Jane Langford
John Frederick William Templeton
Also governs 1 other charity
John Halliday
Mark Elliott
Mary Ann Bart
Pamela Kemp
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter Bickley
Richard John Childs
Robert Mousley
SIR MARK PHILIP FEATHERSTONE-WITTY OBE
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Chichester Society

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