THE ENFIELD SOCIETY
The Society's principal activity is to further the conservation and enhancement of the civic and natural environments of the London Borough of Enfield and its immediate surrounding area.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY IS THE CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE CIVIC AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD AND ITS IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA ("THE AREA OF INTEREST"), FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £670, bringing total funds to £421,193. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £272,975 are considered reasonable against a policy target of covering two years of running costs and potential legal threats. The filing confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Management Committee aims to keep liquid non-restricted reserves to cover (1) estimated running costs for two years (currently around £35,000); and (2) the potential costs of opposing some plan or development which is a serious threat to our objectives.” — page 5
“The Society pays an insurance premium based on turnover for professional indemnity insurance for its Directors and Trustees. The sum paid is included in the general insurance premium.” — page 27
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 100
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 100
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 50
Trustees
- DAVID COCKLEchair
- Alec Derrick Tyler
- Andrew Francis Lack
- Avril Nanton
- BOB FOWLER
- Helen Osman
- Hilary Christine Morris
- JOHN PETER VAUGHAN WEST
- John Cole
- Kaya Ali Irfan Emin
- RICHARD STONES
- STUART DAVID EDMUND MILLS
- Tony Foster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £45k | £58k |
| 31/12/2024 | £86k | £85k |
| 31/12/2023 | £26k | £47k |
| 31/12/2022 | £47k | £50k |
| 31/12/2021 | £22k | £34k |
Common questions
Is THE ENFIELD SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £670, bringing total funds to £421,193. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £272,975 are considered reasonable against a policy target of covering two years of running costs and potential legal threats. The filing confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £525k |
| MAGNIFY FOUNDATION | 1 | £130k |
| THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- ENFIELD VINEYARD
- THE WIMBLEDON SOCIETY
- THE SEVERFIELD FOUNDATION
- PETERSFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- ENFIELD HIGHWAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- THE FAIRFIELD ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ENFIELD SOCIETY | £45k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ENFIELD VINEYARD | £277k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE WIMBLEDON SOCIETY | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SEVERFIELD FOUNDATION | £88k | — | 0 | above | 0.3% | no doubt |
| PETERSFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £79k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ENFIELD HIGHWAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |