portland bird observatory and field centre

The charity supports the general public. Portland Bird Observatory And Field Centre is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Dorset and operates in Dorset.

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

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

Dorset

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