The Guildford Society
Also known as: Gsoc
Meetings, talks and exhibitions held for members and the public. Makes occasional grants to other organisations.Helps conserve the heritage buildings and environment of the town. Informs members of developments in the town and surrounding area and comments on these to the Borough Council and participates in consultations.Produces an annual magazine and issues newsletters via the website
Activities & Mission
Meetings, talks and exhibitions held for members and the public. Makes occasional grants to other organisations.Helps conserve the heritage buildings and environment of the town. Informs members of developments in the town and surrounding area and comments on these to the Borough Council and participates in consultations.Produces an annual magazine and issues newsletters via the website
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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.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — The Guildford Society (organisation 5085597)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,918 | £3,913 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £6,610 | £6,686 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £4,059 | £5,833 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £5,943 | £4,414 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £2,679 | £13,077 | 0 / 15 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Guildford Society
What does The Guildford Society do?
Meetings, talks and exhibitions held for members and the public. Makes occasional grants to other organisations.Helps conserve the heritage buildings and environment of the town. Informs members of developments in the town and surrounding area and comments on these to the Borough Council and participates in consultations.Produces an annual magazine and issues newsletters via the website
How much income did The Guildford Society report in 2025?
The Guildford Society reported total income of £4k and reported expenditure of £4k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Guildford Society registered as a charity?
The Guildford Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 2017 as charity number 1174395. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The Guildford Society?
The Guildford Society is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alistair Dermot Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Guildford Society operate?
The Guildford Society operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Guildford Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Guildford Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174395.
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GUILDFORD
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Gsoc
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated