BRITISH BRYOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The Society supports and promotes the study of bryology by organising field meetings and training workshops, by publishing a journal, bulletin, and occasional publications - including a Field Guide and a Bryophyte Atlas for Britain and Ireland, highly regarded by amateurs and professionals alike. Other facilities include an informative web site to assist both experienced and new bryologists.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that all funds are unrestricted and prepared on a receipts and payments basis. The charity reported a net decrease in bank and cash of £80,136 for the year, resulting in total funds of £412,877 at the end of 2024. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Andrew Bransonchair
- Claire Halpin
- DR K J ADAMS
- David Jeffrey Scott
- David William Adamson
- Dr CHRISTOPHER David PRESTON
- Dr Joanne Denyer
- Dr Neil Elliot Bell
- Dr O L Pescott
- Dr Rory Iwan Llewelyn Hodd
- Dr Sarah Elizabeth Grinsted
- MR N G HODGETTS
- MR P G MARTIN
- Mary Clare Shaw
- Mrs M CRITTENDEN
- Philippa Jane Thompson
- Sharon Lesley Pilkington
- Wendy Tyler-Batt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £79k | £82k |
| 31/12/2023 | £72k | £57k |
| 31/12/2022 | £78k | £50k |
| 31/12/2021 | £70k | £71k |
| 31/12/2020 | £54k | £43k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH BRYOLOGICAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that all funds are unrestricted and prepared on a receipts and payments basis. The charity reported a net decrease in bank and cash of £80,136 for the year, resulting in total funds of £412,877 at the end of 2024. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.