THE CITY OF ROCHESTER SOCIETY

Registration #252603 · Registered

www.city-of-rochester.org.uk

info@city-of-rochester.org.uk

42 Academy Drive GILLINGHAM ME7 3EJ

62
out of 100
Good Standing

The Society's area of interest is the pre-1974 city boundaries of Rochester including urban Strood.The Society's activities cover guided tours of Rochester, publication of leaflets/books on the City's history and making representation on relevant planning applications to Medway Council.The Society is represented on many bodies in the area covering tourism, built environment and conservation.

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About THE CITY OF ROCHESTER SOCIETY

THE CITY OF ROCHESTER SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 252603). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 62/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE CITY OF ROCHESTER SOCIETY reported a total income of £12,115 and total expenditure of £18,491, a spending ratio of 153% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE CITY OF ROCHESTER SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: The Society's area of interest is the pre-1974 city boundaries of Rochester including urban Strood.The Society's activities cover guided tours of Rochester, publication of leaflets/books on the City's history and making representation on relevant planning applications to Medway Council.The Society is represented on many bodies in the area covering tourism, built environment and conservation. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £18,491 vs income £12,115 — ratio 1.5x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 152.6% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£12,115£18,491153%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026