# THE LONDON SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 206270
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Sept. 22, 1962
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=206270


## Contact

- **Address:** MORTIMER WHEELER HOUSE, 46 EAGLE WHARF ROAD, LONDON
- **Postcode:** N1 7ED
- **Phone:** 02072539400
- **Email:** info@londonsociety.org.uk
- **Website:** www.londonsociety.org.uk



## Activities

**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

**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".

**Area of benefit:** CITIES OF LONDON, WESTMINSTER AND THE LONDON BOROUGHS




## 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

- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £103258 | £97626 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £101175 | £103952 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £66394 | £76850 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £71095 | £56069 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £56069 | £51592 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Leanne Tritton** (Chair) — appointed July 5, 2021
- ALICE LESTER MBE — appointed March 1, 2026
- Andrew Levy — appointed Aug. 1, 2025
- Clare Elizabeth Delmar — appointed July 4, 2022
- DARREN RODWELL — appointed Aug. 1, 2025
- Dave Hill — appointed July 16, 2018
- Eric Sorensen — appointed Jan. 28, 2014
- Graeme Craig — appointed March 1, 2026
- Heather Cheesbrough — appointed Aug. 1, 2025
- Jay Allan — appointed March 1, 2026
- Kathryn Firth — appointed March 1, 2026
- Kayode Akinola — appointed March 1, 2026
- MARK BENTLEY PRIZEMAN — appointed April 22, 2013
- Nick McKeogh — appointed Jan. 28, 2014
- Yusuf Erol — appointed July 4, 2022