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The Harwich Society

To stimulate public interest in the Harwich area, promote high standards of planning and architecture and secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the Harwich area.

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Activities & Mission

To stimulate public interest in the Harwich area, promote high standards of planning and architecture and secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the Harwich area.

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
£102,410
Latest Expenditure
£72,247

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 70.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 70.5%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£102,410
£72,2470 / 200
2023
£73,219
£81,2810 / 200
2022
£62,641
£48,6380 / 200
2021
£84,715
£48,0420 / 200
2020
£72,967
£57,8820 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Harwich Society

What does The Harwich Society do?

To stimulate public interest in the Harwich area, promote high standards of planning and architecture and secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the Harwich area.

How much income did The Harwich Society report in 2024?

The Harwich Society reported total income of £102k and reported expenditure of £72k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Harwich Society registered as a charity?

The Harwich Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 2015 as charity number 1161931. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Harwich Society?

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

Where does The Harwich Society operate?

The Harwich Society operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Harwich Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Harwich Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161931.

Details

Address
5 Church Street
HARWICH
CO12 3DR
Registration Date
1 June 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5061405
Charity Number
1161931

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Trustees

ANDY SCHOOLER Chair
COLIN FARNELL
DIANE JOYCE BITMEAD
GARRY WILLIAM JOHN CALVER
MARIA FOWLER
MR DAN BECK
Nigel Mowle
Paul Anthony Smith
RICHARD CHARLES COLLEY
Richard Oxborrow
Robert John Barham
SUSAN DAISH

Sectors & Classifications

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