The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Knowle Society

Registered charity 1111085 Registered since 2005

Operates: Solihull

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Board DNA

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12
trustees on the board
11.1y median 10y
average tenure
21y
longest tenure
9
trustees past 6 years
18.7y
average years in governance
9 vs 2 portfolio
first-time trustees
12
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Environment/conservation/heritage 12Education/training 2Arts/culture/heritage/science 1The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 1The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 1

Commercial experience

Other services 13Health and social care 4Business services 2

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Contact

Websitewww.knowlesociety.org.uk
Emailtreasurer@knowlesociety.org.uk
Phone07962499911
Address49 Wychwood Avenue, Knowle, Solihull, B93 9DL

Finances

£15,809 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£113,568£66,333
2022£43,258£24,778
2023£19,884£12,806
2024£14,555£11,752
2025£15,809£42,164

What it does

What

Environment/conservation/heritage

Who

The General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To OrganisationsProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes Research

Charitable objects

3.1 TO SECURE THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF FEATURES IN GENERAL PUBLIC AMENITY OR HISTORIC OR PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT OR ADJACENT AREAS;3.2 TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT;3.3 TO PROMOTE A HIGH STANDARD OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE IN OR AFFECTING THE AREA OF BENEFIT AND TO OPPOSE ANY INAPPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTS.3.4 TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE CHARACTER OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT AS A THRIVING COMMUNITY.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 20 JULY 2005 AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION DATED 25 AUGUST 2005.AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 07/02/2015

Trustees (12)

12trustees
73median age
9aged 70+
Succession outlook: 9 of 12 trustees are aged 70 or over.

Linked company (Companies House)

The Knowle Society · 05514023 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 20/07/2005

4 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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