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South Hams Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
263985
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed March 17, 2026. Filing history
Registered
June 26, 1972
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
20 Highfield Drive
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1JR

Activities

We are a public amenity pressure group which aims to raise awareness of environmental and planning issues around South Hams. We review planning applications for their impact on the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and submit letters of representation to the Local Planning Authority, South Hams District Council. We organise events (walks, visits, beach cleans) for our members.

Objects: A) To Promote Public Interest In, And Care For, The Beauty, History And Character Of The South Hams And, In Particular, The South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. B) To Promote And Encourage High Standards Of Planning And Architecture, Which Are In Keeping With The Landscape And Local Building Traditions, Meet Local Housing And Employment Needs, And Promote Environmental Sustainability. C) To Promote The Protection And Enhancement Of The Landscape, Including Agricultural Land, Woodland, Hedgerows, Rivers, Estuaries And Coastline, In Addition To Features Of Historic Interest And Public Amenity. D) To Promote And Encourage The Conservation And Enhancement Of The Biodiversity Of The South Hams.

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
What
Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
The General Public/mankind

Geography

Area of benefit
The Area Comprising The South Ham
Local Authority
Devon

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 March 17, 2026On time £3,728 £1,257
Dec. 31, 2024 April 19, 2025On time £3,747 £3,392
Dec. 31, 2023 July 3, 2024On time £2,831 £2,942
Dec. 31, 2022 July 11, 2023On time £3,266 £3,938
Dec. 31, 2021 Aug. 14, 2022On time £2,442 £1,120

Trustees

Name Appointed
Leslie Neil Pengelly June 3, 2025
Nicola Fox March 4, 2021
Richard Allan Baker June 3, 2025