Conway Hall Ethical Society

Conway Hall Ethical Society
Formation1787
FoundersElhanan Winchester
(The Philadelphian congregation),
William Johnson Fox
(South Place Chapel),
Stanton Coit
(Ethical Society)
TypeEducational Charity
Registration no.1156033
FocusThe advancement of study, research and education in humanist ethical principles.
HeadquartersLondon WC1R 4RL
Location
  • London WC1R 4RL
Coordinates51°31′11″N 0°07′06″W / 51.519722°N 0.118333°W / 51.519722; -0.118333,
OriginsSouth Place Chapel
Area served
England & Wales
OwnerConway Hall Ethical Society
Revenue (2022)
Increase GBP £917.69K[1]
Employees
20
Volunteers
1
Websitehttps://www.conwayhall.org.uk/
Formerly called
South Place Ethical Society, South Place Institute, South Place Chapel
Conway Hall
Conway Hall Entrance
Conway Hall, now numbered as 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
Map
General information
TypeConcert Hall
Architectural styleArt Deco
Address25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Coordinates51°31′11″N 00°07′06″W / 51.51972°N 0.11833°W / 51.51972; -0.11833
Construction startedFebruary 1928
Inaugurated23 September 1929
CostGBP £28,485 (1928)
OwnerConway Hall Ethical Society
Design and construction
Architect(s)Frederick Herbert Mansford
Main contractorJohn Greenwood Ltd
Website
Official website
References
Conway Hall History

The Conway Hall Ethical Society, formerly the South Place Ethical Society, based in London at Conway Hall, is thought to be the oldest surviving freethought organisation in the world and is the only remaining ethical society in the United Kingdom. It now advocates secular humanism and is a member of Humanists International.

  1. ^ "Charity Details". beta.charitycommission.gov.uk.

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