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The Twentieth Century Society

Also known as: C20 Society

The Twentieth Century Society is a membership organisation, open to all, which campaigns for the conservation of the best c20th architecture. It was founded in 1979 as The Thirties Society and is now recognised by government and has a statutory role in the planning process in England. It organises lectures, conference and study tours in the UK and abroad

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Activities & Mission

The Twentieth Century Society is a membership organisation, open to all, which campaigns for the conservation of the best c20th architecture. It was founded in 1979 as The Thirties Society and is now recognised by government and has a statutory role in the planning process in England. It organises lectures, conference and study tours in the UK and abroad

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
£464,115
Latest Expenditure
£381,610

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 82.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 82.2%
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
£464,115
£381,6100 / 50
2023
£403,411
£413,1460 / 56
2022
£332,252
£340,7070 / 41
2021
£297,108
£305,5540 / 41
2020
£249,069
£265,4360 / 47

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Twentieth Century Society

What does The Twentieth Century Society do?

The Twentieth Century Society is a membership organisation, open to all, which campaigns for the conservation of the best c20th architecture. It was founded in 1979 as The Thirties Society and is now recognised by government and has a statutory role in the planning process in England. It organises lectures, conference and study tours in the UK and abroad

How much income did The Twentieth Century Society report in 2024?

The Twentieth Century Society reported total income of £464k and reported expenditure of £382k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Twentieth Century Society registered as a charity?

The Twentieth Century Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 2005 as charity number 1110244. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The Twentieth Century Society?

The Twentieth Century Society is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Twentieth Century Society operate?

The Twentieth Century Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Twentieth Century Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Twentieth Century Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1110244.

Details

Address
70 COWCROSS STREET
LONDON
EC1M 6EJ
Registration Date
28 June 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4016964
Charity Number
1110244

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Trustees

Adam Jay Coleman
Also governs 1 other charity
Cela Selley
Colin Mitchell
Dr Alan Powers
Dr OTTO SAUMAREZ SMITH
Ellen Gates
Emma Louise England
Hiba Alobaydi
Jeremy Gostick
Michael Bryan-Brown
Mx Phineas Grant Harper
Peter Parkes
Polly Schlesinger
Robert John Milburn
Also governs 1 other charity
Sandy Rattray
Sarah Jane Jackson

Also Known As

  • C20 Society

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