The Kingston Society’s 2024-2026 Business Plan outlines an ambitious strategy to enhance Kingston’s built environment and protect its heritage. Key objectives include expanding membership to 750 by 2026, increasing community engagement through public meetings, newsletters, and an expanded volunteer network, and establishing a permanent Urban Room. The Society also aims to take a leading role in Kingston’s participation in the 2025 London Design Festival (LDF), requiring a significant £50,000 fundraising effort. Other initiatives include transitioning to cloud-based systems, strengthening partnerships with local and national organisations, and broadening the scope of the Townscape Awards.

Financially, the Society has stable reserves to support its core activities but will require additional funding for large-scale projects. The funding plan focuses on securing corporate sponsorships, grants, and member contributions. The SWOT analysis highlights strengths in community engagement and reputation, while challenges include an ageing membership and volunteer dependency. Collaboration with groups such as Civic Voice, Kingston Voluntary Action, and local conservation committees is key to delivering the Society’s mission of promoting high-quality urban planning, conservation, and architectural excellence in the borough. View the document here or click here for a Word document