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BIRDS OF POOLE HARBOUR

Registered charity 1152615 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Our aim is to boost the profile of bird conservation, preservation and observation in and around Poole Harbour via our School Bird Boat Education Program, public monthly field trips, conservation work/projects, wildlife tours , specially commissioned surveys, utilising our Engagement Centre on Poole Quay to help promote our work and selling a small range of goods.

Causes: Education/training · Environment/conservation/heritage · Recreation · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£360k
Latest spending
£347k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The charity reported a net surplus of £13,318 for the year, driven by a 66% increase in gross profit from events. Unrestricted funds stood at £100,758, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £47,287. The organization states its financial position continues to strengthen year on year.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: not more than £60,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
“No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £47,287 (held: £101k)
“This amount is currently set at £47,287.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Birds of Poole Harbour - Environmental Education Charity (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Dorset

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£360k£347k
31/03/2024£307k£261k
31/03/2023£253k£245k
31/03/2022£218k£319k
31/03/2021£184k£256k

Common questions

Is BIRDS OF POOLE HARBOUR financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £13,318 for the year, driven by a 66% increase in gross profit from events. Unrestricted funds stood at £100,758, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £47,287. The organization states its financial position continues to strengthen year on year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of BIRDS OF POOLE HARBOUR earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the not more than £60,000 band.

Who funds BIRDS OF POOLE HARBOUR?

Funders whose own accounts filings name BIRDS OF POOLE HARBOUR as a grant recipient include THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION, THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED.

Known funders

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

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATIONFY2025£20kOther
THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITEDFY2023£5k
THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITEDFY2022£5k
THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITEDFY2025£4k