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Butterfly Conservation

Also known as: The British Butterfly Conservation Society Limited

The conservation of butterflies, moths and our environment

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Activities & Mission

The conservation of butterflies, moths and our environment

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 34 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,060,000
Latest Expenditure
£6,902,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,315,000
Charitable Activities £3,324,000
Other Trading £84,000
Investments £337,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,456,000
Raising Funds £446,000
Governance £190,000
Grants to Institutions £66,935
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
£6,060,000
£6,902,000£6,456,000£11,868,000£3,780109 / 3208
2024
£6,616,000
£6,824,000£6,433,000£12,826,000£4,370,000106 / 5630
2023
£6,248,000
£5,557,000£5,268,000£12,696,000£3,990,00091 / 10558
2022
£4,345,000
£4,266,000£4,042,000£12,307,000£4,057,00068 / 10558
2021
£4,479,402
£4,270,151£4,020,981£11,940,798£3,970,46279 / 18000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Butterfly Conservation

What does Butterfly Conservation do?

The conservation of butterflies, moths and our environment

How much income did Butterfly Conservation report in 2025?

Butterfly Conservation reported total income of £6.06m and reported expenditure of £6.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Butterfly Conservation registered as a charity?

Butterfly Conservation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 1968 as charity number 254937. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Butterfly Conservation?

Butterfly Conservation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Butterfly Conservation operate?

Butterfly Conservation operates across 34 areas, including Austria, Belarus, Belgium and 31 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Butterfly Conservation a registered charity?

Yes — Butterfly Conservation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 254937.

Details

Address
BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION
MANOR YARD
SHAGGS
EAST LULWORTH
WAREHAM
BH20 5QP
Registration Date
7 March 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
254937
Charity Number
254937

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Trustees

Carrie Anne Hume
Catrin Jayne Evans
Dr Elaine King
Dr Ruth Waters
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Simon Robert Spencer
Lynnette Leeson
Professor Laurence Harwood
Shaun Thomas
Simon Saville
Also governs 1 other charity
Steve Almond

Also Known As

  • The British Butterfly Conservation Society Limited

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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