portland bird observatory and field centre
Activities & Mission
Operates at Portland Bill a bird observatory and field centre for the study of bird migration and other aspects of the natural history of the Isle of Portland; publishes and distributes useful results of this work; promotes and participates in the conservation of the natural environment of the Isle of Portland; preserves and maintains the historic building known as the Old Lower Light.
Fundraising
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£193,783
Latest Expenditure
£291,703
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 22.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £444,950
Charitable Activities £59,763
Other Trading £0
Investments £75,973
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £132,077
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £193,783 | £291,703 | 0 / 500 | |||
| 2023 | £580,686 | £132,077 | £132,077 | £3,566,203 | £1,860,032 | 2 / 250 |
| 2022 | £237,799 | £210,452 | 0 / 500 | |||
| 2021 | £110,215 | £84,220 | 0 / 1000 | |||
| 2020 | £88,155 | £124,374 | 0 / 1000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
OLD LOWER LIGHTHOUSE
PORTLAND BILL
PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2JT
PORTLAND BILL
PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2JT
Email
obs@btinternet.comWebsite
www.portlandbirdobs.comRegistration Date
28 October 2015
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
5070913
Charity Number
1164156
Trustees
PETER JOHN MORGAN
LUCY JESSICA CUMBERLAND
James Francis Phillips
Dr Nevil Howard Fowler
Dr GLEN THOMAS
Luke Christopher Phillips
Simon James Craft
Rosemary Morgan
Andrew Davidson
Mark Cutts
Susan Murphy
Ian Davidson