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The Georgian Group

The Georgian Group exists to protect and preserve Georgian buildings, to stimulate public knowledge of Georgian architecture and to promote appreciation fot he classical tradition. It runs a casework programme in England and Wales, fulfilling a statutory duty to advise planning authorities on applications ton demolish or alter listed Georgian buildings, and runs activities for members.

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Activities & Mission

The Georgian Group exists to protect and preserve Georgian buildings, to stimulate public knowledge of Georgian architecture and to promote appreciation fot he classical tradition. It runs a casework programme in England and Wales, fulfilling a statutory duty to advise planning authorities on applications ton demolish or alter listed Georgian buildings, and runs activities for members.

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
£754,494
Latest Expenditure
£779,959

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 60% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 131). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 87.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 35% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £262,590
Charitable Activities £205,862
Other Trading £214,459
Investments £71,583
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £680,067
Raising Funds £99,892
Governance £14,015
Grants to Institutions £12,000
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
£754,494
£779,959£680,067£6,222,490£1,439,9549 / 5
2024
£582,355
£692,339£610,276£5,813,475£62,9109 / 6
2023
£580,255
£614,763£532,189£5,548,189£113,0199 / 4
2022
£541,511
£656,508£545,934£5,424,086£117,6347 / 6
2021
£453,398
£599,0370 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Georgian Group

What does The Georgian Group do?

The Georgian Group exists to protect and preserve Georgian buildings, to stimulate public knowledge of Georgian architecture and to promote appreciation fot he classical tradition. It runs a casework programme in England and Wales, fulfilling a statutory duty to advise planning authorities on applications ton demolish or alter listed Georgian buildings, and runs activities for members.

How much income did The Georgian Group report in 2025?

The Georgian Group reported total income of £754k and reported expenditure of £780k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Georgian Group?

The Georgian Group has a program ratio of 90.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 131 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Georgian Group registered as a charity?

The Georgian Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 209934. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Georgian Group?

The Georgian Group is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL JOHN RUSSELL ZISMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Georgian Group operate?

The Georgian Group operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Georgian Group a registered charity?

Yes — The Georgian Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209934.

Details

Address
THE GEORGIAN GROUP
6 FITZROY SQUARE
LONDON
W1T 5DX
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
209934
Charity Number
209934

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Trustees

PAUL JOHN RUSSELL ZISMAN Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrew Grant Colin Thom
Caroline Stanford
Duncan Henry Wilson
Also governs 1 other charity
Edward Rupert Holland
George Robert Carter
Harriet Wennberg
Kate Rebecca Bellamy
Kerenjit Kaur Phull
Mark David Ryten Hammond
Martin David Vincent Randall
Patrick John Newberry
VALERIE MAE HUMPHREY
William Michael Palin
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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30 July 2026
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