the british trust for ornithology
The charity supports the general public. The British Trust For Ornithology is a registered charity whose purpose is the environment, conservation, or heritage. It delivers its work by sponsoring or undertaking research. The charity is based in Thetford and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
Ornithological research
Fundraising
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Region
Country
Financial Information
Latest Income
£9,463,000
Latest Expenditure
£8,037,000
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 65.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 77.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 23.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £4,138,000
Charitable Activities £3,967,000
Other Trading £1,266,000
Investments £92,000
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £6,215,000
Raising Funds £1,772,000
Governance £75,000
Grants to Institutions £1,114
Other Expenditure £50,000
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £9,463,000 | £8,037,000 | £6,215,000 | £6,703,000 | £3,150,000 | 155 / 40000 |
| 2023 | £7,134,000 | £7,035,000 | £5,608,000 | £4,812,000 | £2,165,000 | 151 / 40000 |
| 2022 | £7,842,000 | £6,572,000 | £5,301,000 | £2,090,000 | £1,849,000 | 149 / 40000 |
| 2021 | £6,187,000 | £6,127,000 | £4,544,000 | -£734,000 | £1,068,000 | 133 / 40000 |
| 2020 | £6,514,000 | £6,364,000 | £4,785,000 | -£370,000 | £1,101,000 | 123 / 60000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY
THE NUNNERY
THETFORD
IP24 2PU
THE NUNNERY
THETFORD
IP24 2PU
Email
info@bto.orgPhone
+441842750050Website
www.bto.orgRegistration Date
23 March 1964
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
216652
Charity Number
216652
Trustees
Richard du Feu
Dr Lucy Wright
Iain Coucher
Prof Zoe Georgina Davies
Joel Meade Ziff
Jane Elizabeth Miller
Emma Jane Thornton
Emma Dresser
Simon Marquis
Stephen Jonathan Metcalfe
Professor Stephen Geoffrey Willis
Dominic Edward Buscall
Also Known As
- B T O