THE OPEN SPACES SOCIETY

Registration #1144840 · Registered

www.oss.org.uk

hq@oss.org.uk

Open Spaces Society 25a Bell Street RG9 2BA

75
out of 100
Verified

The Open Spaces Society (formally The Commons, Open Spaces and Footpaths Preservation Society) works to create, conserve and enhance common land, village greens, open spaces and rights of public access, in town and country, in England and Wales.

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About THE OPEN SPACES SOCIETY

THE OPEN SPACES SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1144840). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE OPEN SPACES SOCIETY reported a total income of £368,835 and total expenditure of £573,533, a spending ratio of 155% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE OPEN SPACES SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: The Open Spaces Society (formally The Commons, Open Spaces and Footpaths Preservation Society) works to create, conserve and enhance common land, village greens, open spaces and rights of public access, in town and country, in England and Wales. 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 £573,533 vs income £368,835 — ratio 1.6x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 155.5% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£368,835£573,533155%

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