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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

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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

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£708,640
Latest Expenditure
£720,827

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £614,376
Charitable Activities £68,572
Other Trading £3,440
Investments £22,252
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £624,476
Raising Funds £96,351
Governance £17,788
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£708,640
£720,827£624,476£1,194,325£1,194,3258 / 707
2024
£702,981
£600,204£505,779£1,203,496£894,9018 / 700
2023
£866,125
£882,167£749,641£1,093,515£832,65511 / 635
2022
£584,636
£529,826£410,741£1,130,520£882,63210 / 618
2021
£434,217
£434,1370 / 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.

Details

Address
Chiltern Society
White Hill Centre
White Hill
Chesham
HP5 1AG
Registration Date
22 February 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3979163
Charity Number
1085163

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Trustees

Andrew Wilson
Catherine Rebecca Moncrieff
Chandreyee Banerjee
Dr Wendy Ann Morrison
Grahame David Smith
James Russell Wheatcroft
John Charles Nicholls
Luke Jefferys
Mark Gardiner
Peter Phippen
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard James Nigel Cripps

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14 May 2026
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