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The London Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
206270
Status
Registered
Registered
Sept. 22, 1962
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
Cities Of London, Westminster And The London Boroughs

Address

Address
MORTIMER WHEELER HOUSE
46 EAGLE WHARF ROAD
LONDON
N1 7ED

Activities

Since its foundation in 1912, the Society has been active in encouraging excellence in the planning and development of London, and in preserving and stimulating appreciation of its amenities and the best of its buildings. The objects of the Society are summarised in its motto which enjoins members to "guard the venerable, strive for the beautiful and take thought for the future".

Objects: I) To Acquire, Examine And Comment As Necessary On Planning Applications Relating To The Cities Of London, Westminster And The London Boroughs (the Area Of Benefit)and To Act As A Co-Ordinating Body And Co-Operate With The Local Authorities' Planning Committees, All Other Statutory Authorities And Voluntary Organisations, Charities And Persons Having Similar Aims To Those Of The Society. Ii) To Promote High Standards Of Planning And Architecture In Or Affecting The Area Of Benefit. Iii) To Secure The Preservation, Protection, Development Protection Development And Improvement Of Features Of Historic Or Public Interest In The Area Of Benefit. Iv) To Promote Civic Pride In The Area Of Benefit

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout London

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £103,258 £97,626
Dec. 31, 2023 £101,175 £103,952
Dec. 31, 2022 £66,394 £76,850
Dec. 31, 2021 £71,095 £56,069
Dec. 31, 2020 £56,069 £51,592

Trustees

Name Appointed
Leanne Tritton (Chair) July 5, 2021
Alice Lester MBE March 1, 2026
Andrew Levy Aug. 1, 2025
Clare Elizabeth Delmar July 4, 2022
Darren Rodwell Aug. 1, 2025
Dave Hill July 16, 2018
Eric Sorensen Jan. 28, 2014
Graeme Craig March 1, 2026
Heather Cheesbrough Aug. 1, 2025
Jay Allan March 1, 2026
Kathryn Firth March 1, 2026
Kayode Akinola March 1, 2026
Mark Bentley Prizeman April 22, 2013
Nick McKeogh Jan. 28, 2014
Yusuf Erol July 4, 2022