The Chiltern Society
The Chiltern Society aims to conserve and protect the natural beauty, environment, and heritage of the 650 square miles of the Chiltern landscape
Activities & Mission
The Chiltern Society aims to conserve and protect the natural beauty, environment, and heritage of the 650 square miles of the Chiltern landscape
Grants
The Chiltern Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £720,827
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £708,640 | £720,827 | £624,476 | £1,194,325 | £1,194,325 | 8 / 707 |
| 2024 | £702,981 | £600,204 | £505,779 | £1,203,496 | £894,901 | 8 / 700 |
| 2023 | £866,125 | £882,167 | £749,641 | £1,093,515 | £832,655 | 11 / 635 |
| 2022 | £584,636 | £529,826 | £410,741 | £1,130,520 | £882,632 | 10 / 618 |
| 2021 | £434,217 | £434,137 | 0 / 560 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Chiltern Society
What does The Chiltern Society do?
The Chiltern Society aims to conserve and protect the natural beauty, environment, and heritage of the 650 square miles of the Chiltern landscape
How much income did The Chiltern Society report in 2025?
The Chiltern Society reported total income of £709k and reported expenditure of £721k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Chiltern Society registered as a charity?
The Chiltern Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 2001 as charity number 1085163. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The Chiltern Society?
The Chiltern Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Chiltern Society operate?
The Chiltern Society operates across 5 areas, including Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Chiltern Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Chiltern Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085163.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated