THE ROWNTREE SOCIETY
Registration #1105936 · Registered
www.rowntreesociety.org.ukinfo@rowntreesociety.org.uk
CLEMENTS HALL NUNTHORPE ROAD YO23 1BW
The advancement of the education of the general public and inhabitants of and visitors to York in the contribution of the Rowntree Family and in particular Joseph & Seebohm Rowntree in their philanthropic work to York, the surrounding area and society in general by providing guided tours, publishing literature and by any other means which the Trustees think fit which are charitable at law.
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About THE ROWNTREE SOCIETY
THE ROWNTREE SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1105936). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 67/100 — 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 (2023), THE ROWNTREE SOCIETY reported a total income of £12,099 and total expenditure of £60,954, a spending ratio of 504% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE ROWNTREE SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: The advancement of the education of the general public and inhabitants of and visitors to York in the contribution of the Rowntree Family and in particular Joseph & Seebohm Rowntree in their philanthropic work to York, the surrounding area and society in general by providing guided tours, publishing literature and by any other means which the Trustees think fit which are charitable at law. 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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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 503.8% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £12,099 | £60,954 | 504% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026