BRITISH LICHEN SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £2,511 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £707,676. The trustees report that this level of existing reserve is above the projected three-year reserve target, indicating strong financial resilience despite a decrease in income from charitable activities compared to the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Society to have sufficient reserves to continue for a minimum of three years should sources of income dramatically decrease.” — page 6
“The charity received total donations of £320 (2024: £38) from trustees without conditions.” — page 21
“Expenses were reimbursed to three trustees for meeting, administrative, postage and stationery costs amounting to £1,940 (2024: two trustees for £773).” — page 16
“The charity received total donations of £320 (2024: £38) from trustees without conditions.” — page 21
“Expenses were reimbursed to three trustees for meeting, administrative, postage and stationery costs amounting to £1,940 (2024: two trustees for £773).” — page 16
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/07/2022)
Trustees
- Alasdair David Ramsay Mackie
- Andrew Mark Cross
- Dr Ann Margaret Claypole
- Dr Rebecca Yahr
- James Young Paton
- Margaret Niblo Chapman
- Simon James King
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £144k | £141k |
| 30/06/2024 | £191k | £150k |
| 30/06/2023 | £157k | £137k |
| 30/06/2022 | £115k | £101k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH LICHEN SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £2,511 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £707,676. The trustees report that this level of existing reserve is above the projected three-year reserve target, indicating strong financial resilience despite a decrease in income from charitable activities compared to the previous year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS | 1 | £140k |
| DEVELOPMENTS IN LITERACY UK (UK) | 1 | £10k |