# The Otford Society

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 272974
- **Other names:** OTFORD VILLAGE SOCIETY, THE OTFORD SOCIETY
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** March 23, 1977
- **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=272974


## Contact

- **Address:** Claremont House, Shoreham Road, Otford, SEVENOAKS, Kent
- **Postcode:** TN14 5RW
- **Phone:** 01959 422234
- **Email:** contact@otfordsociety.org.uk
- **Website:** www.otfordsociety.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** (U) TO STIMULATE PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT. (II) TO PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT. (III) TO SECURE THE PRESERVATION PROTECTION DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF FEATURES OF HISTORIC OR PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT.

**Activities:** The Otford Society is an Amenities Charity specialising in strengthening community ties, preserving the rural and historic character of Otford and improving the quality of Otford Villaeg Life by providing funding to improve village amenities. We raise funds through membership subscription, donations and by running community events and fund raising activities.

**Area of benefit:** PARISH OF OTFORD




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Kent



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £19378 | £11903 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £43474 | £26805 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £14930 | £8556 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £5198 | £6072 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £154 | £1918 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Simon Patrick Featherstone** (Chair) — appointed June 27, 2020
- Carol Anne Bent — appointed May 26, 2022
- Christopher James William Sutton — appointed May 26, 2022
- Claire Elizabeth Croft — appointed April 30, 2024
- Graham Edwin Bignell — appointed June 21, 2023