BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE LTD
Support for young scientists in furthering their careers in Poultry Science Research through study course or attendance and participation at approved conferences
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £557,898, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain financial viability. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial position is described as satisfactory with a net movement in funds of £57,121 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Royalties and commission 81,240” — page 14
“The directors consider the reserve held should be maintained at around 3 to 5 times the amount of annual income.” — page 3
Trustees
- DR JULIE TAYLOR-PICKARDchair
- DR Michael Bedford
- Dr Andrew Butterworth
- Dr Birger Svihus
- Dr GENE PESTI
- Dr Ian Dunn
- Dr Mohan Raj
- Dr Nicholas Sparks
- Dr Pawel Konieczka
- Dr Raqian Zhao
- Dr VICTORIA SANDILANDS
- Dr Vasil Pirgozliev
- Professor Emily Jane Burton PhD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £105k | £78k |
| 31/12/2024 | £103k | £70k |
| 31/12/2023 | £89k | £76k |
| 31/12/2022 | £91k | £65k |
| 31/12/2021 | £87k | £65k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £557,898, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain financial viability. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial position is described as satisfactory with a net movement in funds of £57,121 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS | 1 | £175k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £70k |
| THE PRIMROSE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE LINDER FOUNDATION | 1 | £39k |
| THE RETA LILA HOWARD FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| THE PENCHANT FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| THE JACK PATSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE BRITISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION
- BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST
- LABORATORY ANIMALS LIMITED
- THE BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY
- ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR LIMITED
- BRITISH SOCIETY FOR CELL BIOLOGY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE LTD | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST | £1.1m | Over £60,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| LABORATORY ANIMALS LIMITED | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY | £8.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR LIMITED | £675k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |