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Birds Of Poole Harbour

Our aim is to boost the profile of bird conservation, preservation and observation in and around Poole Harbour via our School Bird Boat Education Program, public monthly field trips, conservation work/projects, wildlife tours , specially commissioned surveys, utilising our Engagement Centre on Poole Quay to help promote our work and selling a small range of goods.

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Activities & Mission

Our aim is to boost the profile of bird conservation, preservation and observation in and around Poole Harbour via our School Bird Boat Education Program, public monthly field trips, conservation work/projects, wildlife tours , specially commissioned surveys, utilising our Engagement Centre on Poole Quay to help promote our work and selling a small range of goods.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£518,078
Latest Expenditure
£438,510

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £197,399
Charitable Activities £319,630
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,049
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £438,510
Raising Funds £0
Governance £8,043
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£518,078
£438,510£438,510£222,195£47,2868 / 48
2025
£360,044
£346,7260 / 45
2024
£306,755
£261,1220 / 27
2023
£252,643
£245,1700 / 26
2022
£218,293
£318,6260 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birds Of Poole Harbour

What does Birds Of Poole Harbour do?

Our aim is to boost the profile of bird conservation, preservation and observation in and around Poole Harbour via our School Bird Boat Education Program, public monthly field trips, conservation work/projects, wildlife tours , specially commissioned surveys, utilising our Engagement Centre on Poole Quay to help promote our work and selling a small range of goods.

How much income did Birds Of Poole Harbour report in 2026?

Birds Of Poole Harbour reported total income of £518k and reported expenditure of £439k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birds Of Poole Harbour registered as a charity?

Birds Of Poole Harbour was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 2013 as charity number 1152615. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Birds Of Poole Harbour?

Birds Of Poole Harbour is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL MORTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birds Of Poole Harbour operate?

Birds Of Poole Harbour operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Birds Of Poole Harbour a registered charity?

Yes — Birds Of Poole Harbour is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152615.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
27 June 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5037194
Charity Number
1152615

Trustees

PAUL MORTON Chair
Ian Alexander
Also governs 1 other charity
Margaret Joan Constantine
Sam Christopher Jolliffe

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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