the bedfordshire natural history society

Activities & Mission

The BNHS was formed in 1946 and its main function is to record the flora and fauna of the county of Bedfordshire. Over 20 recorders cover many branches of natural history study and their annual reports are published in the Bedfordshire Naturalist. The Society depends on annual subscriptions and members receive quarterly newsletter Wild about Beds and programmes of meetings.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire Luton Bedford

Financial Information

Latest Income

£18,973

Latest Expenditure

£18,326

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 96.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 96.6%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£18,973	£18,326	0 / 30
2023	£17,006	£16,423	0 / 40
2022	£18,178	£14,932	0 / 50
2021	£17,330	£12,139	0 / 60
2020	£22,489	£26,119	0 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address

142 Bedford Road
Barton-Le-Clay
BEDFORD
MK45 4LR

secretary@bnhs.org.uk

Website

www.bnhs.org.uk

Registration Date

3 January 1975

Status

Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number

268659

Charity Number

268659

Trustees

ROSEMARY BRIND

Dr WILF POWELL

MICHAEL EDGAR BIRD

Michael Roberts

Helen Muir-Howie

Dr Susan Raven

Ann de Winter

Dr Gwen Hitchcock

Julia Powell

Kathy Blackmore

Andrew Michael Robinson

Colin Sydney Le Boutillier

Sectors & Classifications

Environment Heritage

Also Known As

B N H S