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Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust

Also known as: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Naturalists' Trust Limited, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust Limited, Bbont, Bbowt, Berks Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust

BBOWT is the only voluntary organisation concerned with all aspects of nature conservation in Berks, Bucks & Oxon. We care for 85 nature reserves that are safe havens for rare & endangered species & habitats. We encourage all sectors of the community to learn about & care for our natural heritage. We work with other landowners & seek to influence decisions to safeguard important wildlife habitats.

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Activities & Mission

BBOWT is the only voluntary organisation concerned with all aspects of nature conservation in Berks, Bucks & Oxon. We care for 85 nature reserves that are safe havens for rare & endangered species & habitats. We encourage all sectors of the community to learn about & care for our natural heritage. We work with other landowners & seek to influence decisions to safeguard important wildlife habitats.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,940,195
Latest Expenditure
£8,895,836

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample: 48). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 65.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 15% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 36.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,345,078
Charitable Activities £445,890
Other Trading £1,171,603
Investments £315,574
Other Income £2,662,050

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,848,476
Raising Funds £3,047,360
Governance £221,779
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£10,940,195
£8,895,836£5,848,476£20,204,677£2,664,416156 / 1700
2024
£8,733,488
£8,321,723£5,334,723£18,244,000£3,453,000156 / 1720
2023
£6,882,000
£7,656,000£5,200,000£17,723,000£3,048,000149 / 1500
2022
£9,472,000
£8,026,000£5,848,000£17,921,000£3,531,000136 / 1700
2021
£7,015,000
£6,438,000£5,007,000£16,099,000£2,867,000137 / 1708

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust

What does Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust do?

BBOWT is the only voluntary organisation concerned with all aspects of nature conservation in Berks, Bucks & Oxon. We care for 85 nature reserves that are safe havens for rare & endangered species & habitats. We encourage all sectors of the community to learn about & care for our natural heritage. We work with other landowners & seek to influence decisions to safeguard important wildlife habitats.

How much income did Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust report in 2025?

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust reported total income of £10.94m and reported expenditure of £8.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust?

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust has a program ratio of 53.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust registered as a charity?

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 1962 as charity number 204330. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust?

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust operate?

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust operates across 9 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Berkshire, Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 204330.

Details

Address
Compass House
1 Farmoor Court
Farmoor
Cumnor
Oxfordshire
OX2 9LU
Registration Date
22 February 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
204330
Charity Number
204330

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Trustees

Amy Louise Padfield
Andrew Bennellick
Garth Antony Clark
George Levvy
Jolyon Geoffrey Seneschal Austin
MARK CHACKSFIELD
Also governs 1 other charity
Miles William Evans
Natalie Ganpatsingh
Samuel Burgh
Simon James Dickson
Subash Chander Ludhra
Timothy Kay Davies
Zoe Julia Clare Hancock

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Naturalists' Trust Limited
  • Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust Limited
  • Bbont
  • Bbowt
  • Berks Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust

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