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the british pteridological society

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. The British Pteridological Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales, Ireland, and various other locations.


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 main activities of the society are to promote all aspects of Pteridology by encouraging the appreciation, conservation, cultivation and scientific study of ferns, horsetails, clubmosses and quillworts through publications, meetings, education, the provision of grants and other appropriate means.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£21,930
Latest Expenditure
£25,590

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 116.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 116.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£21,930£25,5900 / 12
2023£23,817£24,6600 / 30
2022£27,582£30,5190 / 25
2021£25,839£25,6460 / 1
2020£28,184£25,9820 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers