THE BRITISH ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £6.3M with a surplus of £0.4M before investment gains, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £10.2M. The trustees confirm the Society is a going concern with no material uncertainties impacting its ability to continue operations. The charity maintains a robust financial position supported by significant investment holdings and a reserves policy designed to ensure long-term stability.
What the accounts disclose
“The BES holds 100% of the issued share capital of BES Trading Company Limited, a company registered in England and Wales. The sole activity of BES Trading Company Limited was to organise the 11th International Congress of Ecology in August 2013.” — page 38
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01522897
- Trading subsidiary: BES TRADING COMPANY LIMITED Companies House 02766988
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Professor Melanie Clare Austenchair
- Clare Elizabeth Pinches
- Dr Caroline Howe
- Dr Cecilia Skordilis
- Dr Ciara Marie Dwyer
- Dr Laura Jane Eileen Graham
- Dr Markus Peter Eichhorn
- Pam Vick
- Professor Bridget Anne Emmett
- Professor Christian Dunn
- Professor Elizabeth Penelope Holland
- Professor Robert Peter Freckleton
- Professor Robin Brooker
- Professor Timothy Neal Coulson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £6.3m | £5.8m |
| 31/12/2024 | £5.7m | £5.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £5.1m | £5.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £5.4m | £4.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £5.4m | £4.3m |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income was £6.3M with a surplus of £0.4M before investment gains, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £10.2M. The trustees confirm the Society is a going concern with no material uncertainties impacting its ability to continue operations. The charity maintains a robust financial position supported by significant investment holdings and a reserves policy designed to ensure long-term stability. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | 1 | £324k |
| THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS | 1 | £140k |
| ASPEN TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| DEVELOPMENTS IN LITERACY UK (UK) | 1 | £10k |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| CALISEN IMPACT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £500 |