The Wimbledon Society
Address
22 Ridgway, Wimbledon Village, London SW19 4QN
Phone
020 8296 9914Website
https://wimbledonsociety.org.uk
About
Founded in 1903, The Wimbledon Society is a registered charity with over 800 members that is committed to protecting all those local amenities which contribute to our quality of life. Community facilities and the built environment of open spaces, parks and buildings form a fundamental part of our lives. The Society has played a key role in the enhancement and protection of these vital facilities since its inception.
The Society also runs the Wimbledon Museum at 22 Ridgway which champions the history and people of Wimbledon’s Village, town and Common.
The Wimbledon Society works towards:
- preserving, protecting and improving features of historic and public interest in our locality (such as the Toynbee Fountain, pictured)
- protecting our environment
- promoting high standards of planning and architecture in the area
- stimulating public interest in our local history and architecture.
It is run entirely by volunteers and its key tasks are:
- maintaining the Wimbledon Museum
- monitoring all significant planning and environmental issues and provide input to strategic planning in Wimbledon
- arranging a full programme of exhibitions, lectures, walks, excursions and special events
- publishing a quarterly newsletter with a range of topics of local interest to our membership
- managing a website which is regularly updated with news of the Society’s activities.
The Society is supported by the Village Hall Trust and the Wimbledon Village Club.
For more information, and to join and/or volunteer for the Society please visit their website.