freshwater biological association

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. Freshwater Biological Association is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Ambleside and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

A membership organisation that aims to promote freshwater science by supporting innovative research and providing training facilities as well as being a source of sound independent scientific opinion

Fundraising

See where Freshwater Biological Association is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,000,493

Latest Expenditure

£958,636

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 88.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 11.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £11,429

Charitable Activities £795,019

Other Trading £1,788

Investments £192,257

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £849,052

Raising Funds £109,584

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,000,493	£958,636	£849,052	£3,465,740	£180,417	13 / 2
2023	£955,081	£907,132	£771,668	£3,334,805	£290,000	10 / 0
2022	£732,302	£838,584	£725,325	£3,310,180	£3,295,836	11 / 40
2021	£631,321	£803,526	£304,295	£3,333,755	£3,319,411	12 / 0
2020	£605,695	£925,101	£317,220	£3,404,750	£340,246	15 / 3