THE BRITISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION
Latest income
£218k
Latest spending
£265k
Registered
1966
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a loss of £28,907 for the year, with unrestricted funds standing at £673,863. The trustees report that finances continue to be sound and there is no suggestion that this will change in the medium term. The charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: one year of operations (£250k) and a buffer of £100k (held: £674k)
“Council has agreed that we should reduce Unrestricted Funds to £350k, in the medium term, representing one year of operations (£250k) and a buffer of £100k.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to Professor J Gill, wife of Trustee G Appleton, for IBIS editorial services.
“During the year payments of £5,035 (2023 - £4,796) were made to Professor J Gill, wife of G Appleton, a Trustee. This was for IBIS editorial services and the transactions were on an arms length basis.” — page 46
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Dr Graeme Buchananchair
- Dr Alexander Lees
- Dr Catharine Horswill
- Dr Catriona Morrison
- Dr Hugh Lewis Wright
- Dr Lynda Donaldson
- Dr Mark Alexander Eaton
- Dr Mark James Eddowes
- Dr Natalia Barbara Zielonka
- Dr Rosamund Mary Whipple Green
- Dr Stuart Sharp
- Dr Tom Bradfer-Lawrence
- Professor Arjun Dev Amar
- Professor Emma Jane Ann Cunningham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £218k | £265k |
| 31/12/2023 | £222k | £221k |
| 31/12/2022 | £202k | £254k |
| 31/12/2021 | £183k | £229k |
| 31/12/2020 | £167k | £244k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity made a loss of £28,907 for the year, with unrestricted funds standing at £673,863. The trustees report that finances continue to be sound and there is no suggestion that this will change in the medium term. The charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £226k |
| THE DRW FOUNDATION | 1 | £109k |
| THE ICTHIUS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £43k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
| PEACOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE THOMAS RAWCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |