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The British Birds Charitable Trust

Publication of works advancing ornithologyEducation and research in the natural sciences

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Activities & Mission

Publication of works advancing ornithologyEducation and research in the natural sciences

Grants

The British Birds Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2026)
£13,474
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£10,707
Latest Expenditure
£13,474

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 125.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£10,707
£13,4740 / 0
2024
£15,300
£16,2830 / 0
2023
£20,736
£13,4350 / 0
2022
£23,302
£20,5900 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The British Birds Charitable Trust

What does The British Birds Charitable Trust do?

Publication of works advancing ornithologyEducation and research in the natural sciences

How much income did The British Birds Charitable Trust report in 2026?

The British Birds Charitable Trust reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The British Birds Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The British Birds Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 November 2001 as charity number 1089422. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The British Birds Charitable Trust?

The British Birds Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The British Birds Charitable Trust operate?

The British Birds Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The British Birds Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The British Birds Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089422.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 November 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3980853
Charity Number
1089422

Trustees

Adrian Grant Pitches
David Alan Stroud MBE
Evelyn Elsie Margaret Tigwell
Ian Packer
Professor Timothy Robert Birkhead FRS
Richard Grimmett

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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