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The Clapham Society

To promote and encourage the following objects:- 1) To encourage high standards in architecture & planning. 2) To stimulate public interest in Clapham and care for its beauty, history and character of the area and its surroundings. 3) To encourage the preservation, protection, development and enhancement of features of historic interest or public amenity in Clapham.

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Activities & Mission

To promote and encourage the following objects:- 1) To encourage high standards in architecture & planning. 2) To stimulate public interest in Clapham and care for its beauty, history and character of the area and its surroundings. 3) To encourage the preservation, protection, development and enhancement of features of historic interest or public amenity in Clapham.

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
£14,183
Latest Expenditure
£10,259

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 72.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 72.3%
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
£14,183
£10,2590 / 20
2023
£10,078
£12,6220 / 11
2022
£12,376
£12,0360 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Clapham Society

What does The Clapham Society do?

To promote and encourage the following objects:- 1) To encourage high standards in architecture & planning. 2) To stimulate public interest in Clapham and care for its beauty, history and character of the area and its surroundings. 3) To encourage the preservation, protection, development and enhancement of features of historic interest or public amenity in Clapham.

How much income did The Clapham Society report in 2025?

The Clapham Society reported total income of £14k 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 Clapham Society registered as a charity?

The Clapham Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 1980 as charity number 279595. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs The Clapham Society?

The Clapham Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Clapham Society operate?

The Clapham Society operates in Lambeth, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Clapham Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Clapham Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 279595.

Details

Address
5 Grafton Square
LONDON
SW4 0DE
Registration Date
2 May 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
279595
Charity Number
279595

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Trustees

Alison Inglis Jones
Alison Macnair
DAVID STEWART BROWN
Gillian Ann White
Hon Saimo Chahal KC
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Jake Andrew Johnson
JAMES SINCLAIR JOHNSTON
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John Hudson Haworth
Julia Barbara Barfield
Michael James Barry
Ruth Eastman
Simon Robert Eagles

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