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NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY NETWORK TRUST

Registered charity 1082163 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NBN TRUST, NBNT

To advance, formally and informally, public participation in and public understanding and enjoyment of, the conservation of biological resources, together with their sustainable and wise use, by providing public access to biological records, data or information pertaining to the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Causes: Environment/conservation/heritage · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£874k
Latest spending
£969k
Registered
2000
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a negative in-year balance of £84,357, resulting in a total fund balance of £165,029 at year-end. The trustees note uncertainty regarding a specific National Heritage Lottery Fund bid outcome, which could impact staffing levels, but maintain a reasonable expectation of continuing operations. Free reserves of £92,742 are currently below the stated policy target of three months' running costs (£180,007).

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: unclear
“Three employees received total remuneration exceeding £60,000 in 2024-25.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 3
“Three employees received total remuneration exceeding £60,000 in 2024-25.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Donations and legacies (95% of income)
“Total income 250,021 624,223 874,244” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £93k; policy: three months' running costs)
“As at 1 July 2025, the amount required to run the Trust for three months is £180,007.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity will continue to operate for the foreseeable future. However, there is uncertainty around some possible funding at this stage.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Subsidiary BioD Services Limited transferred funds to NBN Limited.
“During the year, BioD Services transferred £499 to NBN Limited (2024: £6,000). As at 31 March 2025 a balance of £4 (2024: £4) remained outstanding to BioD Services Limited.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£874k
Total spending
£969k
Cost of raising funds
£8k
Reserves (reported)
£93k
Employees
17

Reported reserves equal ~1.1 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (94% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.9% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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
31/03/2025£874k£969k
31/03/2024£729k£691k
31/03/2023£546k£481k
31/03/2022£425k£450k
31/03/2021£425k£430k

Common questions

Is NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY NETWORK TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a negative in-year balance of £84,357, resulting in a total fund balance of £165,029 at year-end. The trustees note uncertainty regarding a specific National Heritage Lottery Fund bid outcome, which could impact staffing levels, but maintain a reasonable expectation of continuing operations. Free reserves of £92,742 are currently below the stated policy target of three months' running costs (£180,007). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY NETWORK TRUST earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band, and 3 employees earned over £60,000.

Who funds NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY NETWORK TRUST?

Funders whose own accounts filings name NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY NETWORK TRUST as a grant recipient include JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION.

Known funders

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

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATIONFY2024£120kTowards core costs including the salary of a Senior Software Developer

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund19/03/2026£11kLet's get out recording!
The National Lottery Heritage Fund23/01/2019£191k"NBN - building resilience and sustainability"
The National Lottery Heritage Fund27/03/2001£87k"Networking Naturalists"