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Vale And Downland Beekeepers Association

Also known as: Wantage and District Beekeepers Association, W D B K a

Beekeeping, collecting swarms for the public when reported. Educating the public and recruiting new beekeepers by attending local shows.

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Activities & Mission

Beekeeping, collecting swarms for the public when reported. Educating the public and recruiting new beekeepers by attending local shows.

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
£10,196
Latest Expenditure
£10,862

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 106.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 106.5%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£10,196
£10,8620 / 8
2023
£10,021
£12,8830 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vale And Downland Beekeepers Association

What does Vale And Downland Beekeepers Association do?

Beekeeping, collecting swarms for the public when reported. Educating the public and recruiting new beekeepers by attending local shows.

How much income did Vale And Downland Beekeepers Association report in 2025?

Vale And Downland Beekeepers Association reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Vale And Downland Beekeepers Association registered as a charity?

Vale And Downland Beekeepers Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 1992 as charity number 1015801. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Vale And Downland Beekeepers Association?

Vale And Downland Beekeepers Association is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Havard-Bilton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vale And Downland Beekeepers Association operate?

Vale And Downland Beekeepers Association operates across 2 areas: Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.

Is Vale And Downland Beekeepers Association a registered charity?

Yes — Vale And Downland Beekeepers Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1015801.

Details

Address
145 South Avenue
ABINGDON
Oxfordshire
OX14 1QY
Registration Date
17 December 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1015801
Charity Number
1015801

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Trustees

Michael Havard-Bilton Chair
Andrew Alder
Andrew Burford
Caroline Elizabeth Simmonds
Heather Burford
Helen Davison
John Broadbent
Richard Moore
Sheenagh Broadbent

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Wantage and District Beekeepers Association
  • W D B K a

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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