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British Society Of Soil Science

Also known as: Bsss

The Charity aims to achieve its objectives through: - Promoting and funding research activities within the UK and internationally - Promoting, developing and providing professional standards of practice - Providing, promoting and improving soil education - Promoting the appropriate use of soil science for societal benefit - Publishing research in soil science

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Activities & Mission

The Charity aims to achieve its objectives through: - Promoting and funding research activities within the UK and internationally - Promoting, developing and providing professional standards of practice - Providing, promoting and improving soil education - Promoting the appropriate use of soil science for societal benefit - Publishing research in soil science

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£646,176
Latest Expenditure
£509,402

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 41% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 72% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 77% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,700
Charitable Activities £571,487
Other Trading £3,635
Investments £64,112
Other Income £242

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £508,631
Raising Funds £771
Governance £4,872
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£646,176
£509,402£508,631£1,341,669£1,311,1130 / 60
2023
£583,688
£515,894£514,465£1,215,026£638,3780 / 50
2022
£1,506,203
£1,408,452£1,373,259£1,155,553£1,155,5530 / 50
2021
£454,022
£353,9740 / 30
2020
£317,588
£312,3450 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Society Of Soil Science

What does British Society Of Soil Science do?

The Charity aims to achieve its objectives through: - Promoting and funding research activities within the UK and internationally - Promoting, developing and providing professional standards of practice - Providing, promoting and improving soil education - Promoting the appropriate use of soil science for societal benefit - Publishing research in soil science

How much income did British Society Of Soil Science report in 2024?

British Society Of Soil Science reported total income of £646k and reported expenditure of £509k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is British Society Of Soil Science?

British Society Of Soil Science has a program ratio of 78.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was British Society Of Soil Science registered as a charity?

British Society Of Soil Science was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 2010 as charity number 1134456. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs British Society Of Soil Science?

British Society Of Soil Science is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Society Of Soil Science operate?

British Society Of Soil Science operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is British Society Of Soil Science a registered charity?

Yes — British Society Of Soil Science is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134456.

Details

Address
Building 42a
Cranfield University
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL
Registration Date
23 February 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4049263
Charity Number
1134456

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Trustees

Anirban Sarkar
Dan Lambeth
Dr David Stuart Tompkins
Dr Elizabeth Margaret Sagoo
Dr Jacqueline Hannam
Dr Paul David Hallett

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bsss

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