The Dulwich Society’s aims and objectives are to foster and safeguard the amenities of Dulwich, both in the interests of its residents and the wider local community of which it is a part, and to increase awareness of the varied character that makes the area so special. Follow us on Bluesky: @dulwichsociety.com
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This year’s Dulwich Society AGM took place on the evening of 27 April in the Great Hall at Alleyn’s School. We thank the 65 members who attended.
Following the approval of last year’s AGM minutes, the Chair presented a round-up of the Society’s activities and achievements over the last year. The Treasurer then presented the accounts for the year ending December 2025, which were approved. Of the five trustees retiring by rotation, three stood again and were re-elected: James Thompson (Chair), Patsy Bramble (Licensing) and Penny Stern (Planning & Architecture). We said goodbye to Peter Roseveare (Wildlife), and Claire Richards (Journal Editor), both of whom were thanked for their valuable contribution to the Society and the local community. We also welcomed new trustee Emily Montague, taking over from Peter Roseveare. With no further business to conduct, there was plenty of time for socialising and refreshments after the meeting was closed.
Draft minutes of the meeting will be posted in the AGM and SGM minutes section of this website in due course.
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The 63rd Annual General Meeting of the Dulwich Society will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 27 April 2026 in the Great Hall, Alleyn's School, Townley Rd, SE22 8SU.
For approval at the AGM 2026:
- Minutes of the AGM 2025 (PDF).
The Society’s Rules adopted on 20 May 2024 are available here (PDF).
The Society Annual Report and Accounts for 2025 are available here (PDF).
A list of nominations for Officer and Trustee roles at the AGM 2026 together with short biographies, and their proposers and seconders, can be found here (PDF).
An information paper for members detailing changes to certain procedures of the AGM under the new constitution of the Dulwich Society can be found here (PDF).
Jane Jones, Hon. Secretary, The Dulwich Society
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The Dulwich Society held its AGM last evening at the Crown and Greyhound with 72 members present. Thank you to all who attended.
We welcome Kimberly Mears (Community) and Celia Randell (Gardens) as trustees and look forward to working with them, and we also welcome Jane Jones who takes over as Secretary and who was co-opted earlier this year. It is good to get new trustees with fresh ideas.
Sue Badman (Vice-Chair), Russell Lloyd (Treasurer) and Ian McInnes (Local History) retired by rotation and were re-elected. We are pleased to retain their valuable experience. We are sad to say goodbye as trustees to Heather Stubbs (Secretary) and Jeremy Prescott (Gardens). Both have served the Society well and will be missed greatly.
The business of the AGM was transacted satisfactorily with all motions passing comfortably. Both the ballots for the special motions for rule changes (which were counted after the close of the meeting) were passed by the appropriate super-majority (53-0 for resolution 8 and 48-3 for resolution 9). Thank you to Jeremy Prescott as lead scrutineer.
Draft minutes of the meeting will be posted in the AGM/SGM Minutes section of this website in due course.
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The 62nd Annual General Meeting of the Dulwich Society will be held at 8.00pm on Monday 19 May 2025 in the Function Room at The Crown & Greyhound, 73 Dulwich Village, London SE21 7BJ.
For approval at the AGM 2025:
- Minutes of the AGM 2024 (PDF)
- Minutes of the SGM 2024 (PDF)
The Society’s Rules adopted on 20 May 2024 are available here (PDF).
The Society Annual Report and Accounts for 2024 is available here (PDF).
A list of nominations for Officer and Trustee roles at the AGM 2025, together with their proposers and seconders, can be found here (PDF).
A short biography of the nominees for Officer and Trustee roles can be found here (PDF).
An information paper for members detailing changes to certain procedures of the AGM under the new constitution of the Dulwich Society can be found here (PDF).
Heather Stubbs, Hon. Secretary, The Dulwich Society,
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The Society’s Structure: The Society represents all parts of Dulwich: North, South, East and West. It has a number of volunteer groups which actively seek improvements in public transport infrastructure and traffic (for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers), architecture and design, trees, gardens, wildlife habitats and nature/species conservation. We comment regularly on Council planning applications and are also a consultee for the Dulwich Estate on all changes to properties within the Estate’s Scheme of Management. We encourage change, and welcome good design appropriate to its setting, but actively defend Dulwich against the pressures of inappropriate development.
The Society’s Work: The Society publishes a widely read quarterly printed Journal and a monthly digital eNewsletter as well as books on local themes such as local pubs. Increasingly the Society undertakes its own projects, the most recent was an area-wide series of plaques to commemorate those killed by bombing in WW2 - we are also produce local history information boards, and we are funding part of the ongoing maintenance in the Sydenham Hill Wood. The Society initiated the public meeting that led to the successful re-opening of the Herne Hill Velodrome and worked closely with the Heritage of London Trust (HOLT) on the reconstruction of the iconic Concrete House in Lordship Lane. In addition, it enabled the refurbishment of Rosebery Lodge in Dulwich Park as a community facility and contributed towards the reconstruction of the children’s playground there. It re-erected the historic red post at the top of Red Post Hill, Lodge and, in 2016 it organised public access to the historic Dulwich Village Burial Ground as part of London Open House (and did it again in 2017 as part of the Dulwich Festival). Last but not least it has a policy of supporting additional tree planting on streets and in public open spaces, organises regular local history talks and walks, and undertakes many projects in partnership with Southwark Council in their annual Cleaner Greener Safer scheme.
Grants for local projects: the Society has funds available for small grants which meet our charitable objectives, see here for more details.
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Membership benefits
We are a local charity dedicated to protecting and improving Dulwich's green spaces, architecture, history and community. By becoming a member, you’re helping ensure Dulwich remains a special place to live.
We work to protect Dulwich’s character. We help improve the local environment, from tree planting and wildlife conservation to transport and public space improvements. We support community projects, from restoring local landmarks to supporting green spaces and heritage projects. We work with councils and the Dulwich Estate to ensure development is appropriate and sensitive. We celebrate Dulwich’s history and identity through talks, publications, and local history initiatives. With over 1,400 members, the Society has real influence, meeting regularly with key stakeholders and shaping decisions that affect Dulwich.
What you get as a member:
- Connections to Dulwich in a richer, more informed way
- A quarterly printed journal
- Monthly eNews with local news and events
- Expert-led walks, talks and tours
- Access to events like Dulwich Gardens
- Insight into planning and local developments
- Opportunities to get involved
Membership Secretary: Christine Brandon,
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The Society welcomes participation by members in running its activities, either as members of its groups or as trustees. The Society’s groups deal with specific activities and interests, such as Planning and Architecture, Local History, Gardens and the Journal Editor. Details of their activities and contact email addresses for each group are set out in this website. If you are interested in joining a group, please contact the relevant Chair (or the Society's Chair or Secretary). You would then be invited by the relevant Chair to attend the next meeting as a guest. A decision would then be made whether to invite you to join at that point, based on an assessment of your potential contribution and on the need for a balance of views and skills within the group.
The trustees of the Dulwich Society, a registered charity, manage the Society’s overall activities. The trustees are elected by the members of the Society at the Annual General Meeting and comprise the officers of the Society (currently the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer) and other trustees, each responsible for an activity. The nomination process for election is set out in the constitution - please contact the Chair or the Secretary of the Society in the first instance.
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The Dulwich Society - Charity Number 234192
The Trustees
Honorary President: Dr Kenneth Wolfe
Chairman: James Thompson,
Vice Chair: Susan Badman,
Secretary: Jane Jones,
Treasurer: Russell Lloyd ACA,
Membership: Christine Brandon,
Groups…
Local History: Ian McInnes,
Gardens: Celia Randell,
Wildlife & Trees: Emily Montague,
Wildlife Recorder: Peter Roseveare,
Environment: Laurie Johnston,
Planning & Architecture: Penny Stern,
Additional Contacts…
The Journal:
Licensing: Patsy Bramble,
Community: Kimberly Mears,
Development: Richard Wingfield,
eNews: Sharon O’Connor,
Webmaster: James Slattery-Kavanagh, Quotes, 3 Cricketfield, Newick, East Sussex BN8 4LL, 01825 723943,
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The Dulwich Society Constitution (The Rules of the Dulwich Society) was originally adopted 12 March 1964. The most recent version of the constitution is available here (PDF) and was adopted at the 2025 AGM on 19 May 2025.
Rules Review
Prior to the adoption of the Constitution in 2024, the Society undertook a full review of its rules to modernise them and bring them into line with the Charity Commission standards. The Society objects did not change. The Society Annual Report and Accounts can be found on these Charity Commission pages: apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/.. and beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/..
- Annual Report and Accounts 2024 (PDF)
- Annual Report and Accounts 2023 (PDF)
- Annual Report and Accounts 2022 (PDF)
- Annual Report and Accounts 2021 (PDF)
- Annual Report and Accounts 2020 (PDF)
- Annual Report and Accounts 2019 (PDF)
- Annual Report and Accounts 2018 (PDF)
- Annual Report and Accounts 2017 (PDF)
- Annual Report 2016 (PDF)
- Annual Accounts 2016 (PDF)
- Annual Accounts 2015 (PDF)
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Dulwich possesses an important art collection at the world-renowned Dulwich Picture Gallery, London’s last remaining tollgate, a successful local football team, Dulwich Hamlet, several good historic pubs and a cinema (many of the early British silent movies were filmed in the area). There are a huge number of excellent schools, several busy shopping areas, and a wide range of housing - from the denser developments in East and West Dulwich, to the mid-century modern estates in South Dulwich, and the larger properties in North Dulwich and the Village. It also has a number of attractive parks, sports grounds, and a golf course - not forgetting one of the last remaining parts of the Great North Wood - visitors who look at the sweep of these woods along the top of Sydenham Hill find it hard to believe they are within five miles of Charing Cross.
Please see our Destination Dulwich pages for more about our beautiful area.
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