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The Finchley Society

Reviewing planning applications and making recommendations to the Borough of Barnet. Monitoring the local environment - trees, plants, open spaces, wildlife against damage and encroachment. Informing local schools on conservation and the environment. Informative talks to members. Maintaining society and local history archives.

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Activities & Mission

Reviewing planning applications and making recommendations to the Borough of Barnet. Monitoring the local environment - trees, plants, open spaces, wildlife against damage and encroachment. Informing local schools on conservation and the environment. Informative talks to members. Maintaining society and local history archives.

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
£12,579
Latest Expenditure
£8,914

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 70.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 70.9%
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
£12,579
£8,9140 / 14
2024
£10,001
£9,8980 / 23
2023
£13,996
£10,8380 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Finchley Society

What does The Finchley Society do?

Reviewing planning applications and making recommendations to the Borough of Barnet. Monitoring the local environment - trees, plants, open spaces, wildlife against damage and encroachment. Informing local schools on conservation and the environment. Informative talks to members. Maintaining society and local history archives.

How much income did The Finchley Society report in 2025?

The Finchley Society reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £9k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Finchley Society registered as a charity?

The Finchley Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 1973 as charity number 266403. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs The Finchley Society?

The Finchley Society is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael John Richard Crick. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Finchley Society operate?

The Finchley Society operates in Barnet, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Finchley Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Finchley Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 266403.

Details

Address
85 Ashurst Road
LONDON
N12 9AU
Registration Date
29 November 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
266403
Charity Number
266403

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Trustees

Michael John Richard Crick Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Ali Dezyanian
DAVID SMITH
HARRIET COPPERMAN
PETER PICKERING
Rosemary Coates

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30 July 2026
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