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National Biodiversity Network Trust

Also known as: Nbn Trust, Nbnt

To advance, formally and informally, public participation in and public understanding and enjoyment of, the conservation of biological resources, together with their sustainable and wise use, by providing public access to biological records, data or information pertaining to the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

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Activities & Mission

To advance, formally and informally, public participation in and public understanding and enjoyment of, the conservation of biological resources, together with their sustainable and wise use, by providing public access to biological records, data or information pertaining to the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

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
£874,244
Latest Expenditure
£969,325

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 87% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 59% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 50% of UK Environment 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 £4,165
Charitable Activities £824,880
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,325
Other Income £35,874

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £961,592
Raising Funds £7,733
Governance £21,739
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£874,244
£969,325£961,592£165,029£92,74217 / 0
2024
£728,698
£691,021£683,006£260,110£176,20713 / 0
2023
£545,503
£480,970£479,993£222,433£222,4337 / 0
2022
£424,680
£449,5720 / 1
2021
£424,575
£429,9150 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Biodiversity Network Trust

What does National Biodiversity Network Trust do?

To advance, formally and informally, public participation in and public understanding and enjoyment of, the conservation of biological resources, together with their sustainable and wise use, by providing public access to biological records, data or information pertaining to the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

How much income did National Biodiversity Network Trust report in 2025?

National Biodiversity Network Trust reported total income of £874k and reported expenditure of £969k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is National Biodiversity Network Trust?

National Biodiversity Network Trust has a program ratio of 110.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was National Biodiversity Network Trust registered as a charity?

National Biodiversity Network Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 2000 as charity number 1082163. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs National Biodiversity Network Trust?

National Biodiversity Network Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter James Tomlin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Biodiversity Network Trust operate?

National Biodiversity Network Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is National Biodiversity Network Trust a registered charity?

Yes — National Biodiversity Network Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082163.

Details

Address
National Biodiversity Network Trust
Monomark House
27 Old Gloucester Street
LONDON
WC1N 3AX
Registration Date
25 August 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3971884
Charity Number
1082163

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Trustees

Peter James Tomlin Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alice Kershaw
Amanda Rudd
Dominic Edouard Aslan
Dr Gail Hutton
Eleni Polychroniadou
Louise Li
Also governs 1 other charity
Robert John Cooke
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Nbn Trust
  • Nbnt

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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