The Rowntree Society

The Rowntree Society is a registered charity based in York. Our purpose is to build and share knowledge about the histories of the Rowntree family, company and trusts and their continuing relevance today.

Famed as successful chocolate makers, the Quaker Rowntrees were pioneers in business management and industrial welfare, social research on poverty, and high-quality, affordable housing in Britain – all subjects that still resonate today.

The Rowntree Society facilitates and support projects for a range of audiences through collaborative working across Higher Education, libraries and archives, and the cultural sector.