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Essex Birdwatching Society

Also known as: Ebs

The Essex Birdwatching Society exists to promote for the benefit of the public, conservation, education, knowledge and protection in relation to wild birds in the ceremonial County of Essex, including the areas of unitary authorities and in the London Boroughs of Barking, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

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Activities & Mission

The Essex Birdwatching Society exists to promote for the benefit of the public, conservation, education, knowledge and protection in relation to wild birds in the ceremonial County of Essex, including the areas of unitary authorities and in the London Boroughs of Barking, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

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
£36,521
Latest Expenditure
£36,480

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.9%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£36,521
£36,4800 / 6
2024
£39,170
£33,2730 / 6
2023
£39,287
£30,4970 / 6
2022
£27,217
£37,3530 / 0
2021
£21,803
£18,8570 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Essex Birdwatching Society

What does Essex Birdwatching Society do?

The Essex Birdwatching Society exists to promote for the benefit of the public, conservation, education, knowledge and protection in relation to wild birds in the ceremonial County of Essex, including the areas of unitary authorities and in the London Boroughs of Barking, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

How much income did Essex Birdwatching Society report in 2025?

Essex Birdwatching Society reported total income of £37k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Essex Birdwatching Society registered as a charity?

Essex Birdwatching Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 2011 as charity number 1142734. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Essex Birdwatching Society?

Essex Birdwatching Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Essex Birdwatching Society operate?

Essex Birdwatching Society operates across 8 areas, including Barking And Dagenham, Essex, Havering and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Essex Birdwatching Society a registered charity?

Yes — Essex Birdwatching Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142734.

Details

Address
1 Sunflower Close
CHELMSFORD
CM1 6YW
Registration Date
5 July 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5019972
Charity Number
1142734

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Trustees

Alan James Rutland
ANDREW JOHN BRYCE LLB
ANTHONY GERARD HARBOTT
GERALD WILLIAM FREDERICK JOHNSON
Kate Tomlinson
Matthew Turner
Paul Roy Everett
PETER RAYMOND DWYER
Simon David Wood
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen John Grimwade
Susan Elizabeth Watts

Also Known As

  • Ebs

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