THE C B DENNIS BRITISH BEEKEEPERS' RESEARCH TRUST

Registered charity 328685 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE C B DENNIS BRITISH BEEKEEPERS RESEARCH TRUST FUND, THE C B DENNIS TRUST

Supports primarily British bee-related research projects of benefit to beekeeping and broader bee science. Some priority is given to work on bee diseases but not limited to honey bees. Supports and encourages young bee scientists through research studentships and travel bursaries.

Objects

FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROMOTE THE CRAFT OF BEEKEEPING THROUGH:- (1) THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH IN CONNECTION WITH BEE DISEASES PROVIDED THAT ALL USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH SHALL BE DISEMIATED AND (2) OTHER WORK OF PRACTICAL VALUE IN BEEKEEPING.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's total funds increased to £1,232,645 in 2025, driven by significant unrealised gains on investments despite a decrease in grant expenditure. The trustees report that investment values fluctuated with global markets but generated strong dividend returns. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified in the independent examiner's report.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

• SIMON BAKERchair
• DR DAVID ASTON
• DR NICOLA BRADBEAR
• Dr Peter Richard Weller
• MS B V BALL BSC
• NORMAN CARRECK
• PHILIP JOHN HUGHES
• Prof. Juliet Osborne
• Prof. MARK BROWN

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

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