British Beekeepers' Association
Also known as: British Bee Keepers' Association
British Beekeepers' Association is a membership charity with 26,000 members. Learning and participation are at our core. We achieve this by promoting the enjoyment and appreciation of beekeeping and by nurturing young people in the importance of bees and other vital pollinating insects. We support research projects and lobby government on funding for honey bee research.
Activities & Mission
British Beekeepers' Association is a membership charity with 26,000 members. Learning and participation are at our core. We achieve this by promoting the enjoyment and appreciation of beekeeping and by nurturing young people in the importance of bees and other vital pollinating insects. We support research projects and lobby government on funding for honey bee research.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,080,319 | £1,091,798 | £1,070,230 | £1,373,670 | £1,373,670 | 6 / 84 |
| 2024 | £1,030,846 | £1,052,404 | £1,034,996 | £1,354,625 | £1,354,625 | 6 / 109 |
| 2023 | £995,342 | £1,016,362 | £1,001,372 | £1,332,399 | £934,351 | 6 / 121 |
| 2022 | £1,000,788 | £907,201 | £886,853 | £1,351,071 | £928,094 | 6 / 25 |
| 2021 | £870,844 | £800,144 | £787,660 | £1,314,905 | £1,314,905 | 6 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about British Beekeepers' Association
What does British Beekeepers' Association do?
British Beekeepers' Association is a membership charity with 26,000 members. Learning and participation are at our core. We achieve this by promoting the enjoyment and appreciation of beekeeping and by nurturing young people in the importance of bees and other vital pollinating insects. We support research projects and lobby government on funding for honey bee research.
How much income did British Beekeepers' Association report in 2025?
British Beekeepers' Association reported total income of £1.08m and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is British Beekeepers' Association?
British Beekeepers' Association has a program ratio of 99.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was British Beekeepers' Association registered as a charity?
British Beekeepers' Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 2019 as charity number 1185343. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs British Beekeepers' Association?
British Beekeepers' Association is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Diane Drinkwater. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British Beekeepers' Association operate?
British Beekeepers' Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is British Beekeepers' Association a registered charity?
Yes — British Beekeepers' Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185343.
Details
Unit 176
Avenue J
Stoneleigh Park
KENILWORTH
Warwicks
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated