THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY

Registered charity 1069663 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BDS · also registered in Scotland as SC037817 (OSCR)

Latest income
£914k
Latest spending
£944k
Registered
1998
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total income for the year was £914,190, resulting in a net income of £34,234 and total unrestricted reserves of £645,668. The trustees report that the society remained financially strong throughout the year, with reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £425,000. The filing confirms adequate resources to continue in operational existence with no material uncertainties identified.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £70,001 - £80,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
There was one employee with emoluments between £70,001 - £80,000 — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
There was one employee with emoluments between £70,001 - £80,000 — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: six months of operating expenditure (held: £646k)
For 2026, this minimum level has been set at £425,000, which is considered sufficient based on the Society's expected turnover and planned activities.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Services purchased from trustees Mr. A Monkman (£3,407) and Dr Morris Charlton (£784).
The Society also purchased during the year, services from Mr. A Monkman for £3,407 (2024: £1,673) and Dr Morris Charlton £784 (2024: £877). — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The British Deer Society paid DMQ £40,760.00 and received £6,006.00 for services rendered.
During the year, BDS paid DMQ £40,760.00 and received £6,006.00 for services rendered. The overall balance was £34,754.00 (2024: £31,482) in registration fees. — page 41
The Society also purchased during the year, services from Mr. A Monkman for £3,407 (2024: £1,673) — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Services purchased from trustee Mr. A Monkman.
During the year, BDS paid DMQ £40,760.00 and received £6,006.00 for services rendered. The overall balance was £34,754.00 (2024: £31,482) in registration fees. — page 41
The Society also purchased during the year, services from Mr. A Monkman for £3,407 (2024: £1,673) — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Services purchased from trustee Dr Morris Charlton.
During the year, BDS paid DMQ £40,760.00 and received £6,006.00 for services rendered. The overall balance was £34,754.00 (2024: £31,482) in registration fees. — page 41
The Society also purchased during the year, services from Mr. A Monkman for £3,407 (2024: £1,673) — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income
£914k
Total spending
£944k
Cost of raising funds
£34k
Reserves (reported)
£646k
Employees
9

Reported reserves equal ~8.2 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Register events

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£914k£944k
31/12/2024£932k£969k
31/12/2023£814k£826k
31/12/2022£783k£804k
31/12/2021£738k£704k

Common questions

Is THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY financially healthy?

The accounts state that total income for the year was £914,190, resulting in a net income of £34,234 and total unrestricted reserves of £645,668. The trustees report that the society remained financially strong throughout the year, with reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £425,000. The filing confirms adequate resources to continue in operational existence with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.

Who funds THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY as a grant recipient include THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmount
THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£20k

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