the open spaces society

The charity supports the general public. The Open Spaces Society is a registered charity whose purpose is amateur sport. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Henley On Thames and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Open Spaces Society (formally The Commons, Open Spaces and Footpaths Preservation Society) works to create, conserve and enhance common land, village greens, open spaces and rights of public access, in town and country, in England and Wales.

Fundraising

See where The Open Spaces Society is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£357,643

Latest Expenditure

£564,385

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £819,924

Charitable Activities £79,596

Other Trading £9,619

Investments £59,444

Other Income £300

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £425,628

Raising Funds £5,001

Governance £12,470

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£357,643	£564,385				0 / 44
2023	£267,138	£457,182				0 / 42
2022	£968,883	£430,629	£425,628	£2,324,661	£2,045,318	5 / 41
2021	£437,746	£434,618				0 / 42
2020	£368,174	£464,694				0 / 37