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the british ornithologists' union

The charity supports the general public. The British Ornithologists' Union is a registered charity whose purpose is animals. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Pembroke and operates in England And Wales and Scotland.


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

The promotion of the science of ornithology.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£218,114
Latest Expenditure
£264,865

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 121.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 121.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£218,114£264,8650 / 76
2023£221,915£221,0770 / 76
2022£202,323£253,7670 / 50
2021£182,527£228,7770 / 50
2020£167,189£244,2350 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
British Ornithologists' Union
PO Box 79
Pembroke
SA72 9AX
Registration Date
9 December 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
249877
Charity Number
249877

Trustees

Dr Mark Alexander Eaton
Dr Mark James Eddowes
Dr Catharine Horswill
Dr Stuart Sharp
Dr Alexander Lees
Dr Catriona Morrison
Dr Graeme Buchanan
Dr Hugh Lewis Wright
Professor Emma Jane Ann Cunningham
Professor Arjun Dev Amar
Dr Rosamund Mary Whipple Green
Dr Tom Bradfer-Lawrence
Dr Natalia Barbara Zielonka
Dr Lynda Donaldson

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