British Institute for Geological Conservation Limited
Analysis
British Institute for Geological Conservation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newbury. It was registered in January 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02775501). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending April 2025, British Institute for Geological Conservation Limited reported income of £176k and spending of £175k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £111k to £176k (+58%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 67% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, British Institute for Geological Conservation Limited sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Gatton Trust Limited (£173k), Public Interest Research Centre Limited (£176k) and The Phoenix Resource Centre (Northampton) Limited (£172k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promoting the conservation of Britain's geological heritage, especially the network of SSSIs. Getting ownership of vulnerable sites through purchase via external grants or through transfer of ownership. Developing a Geoheritage Trail in the South Wales Coalfield to promote awareness of the importance of geology among the wider public. To liaise with other European geoconervation organisations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Gatton Trust Limited | Reigate | £173k |
| Public Interest Research Centre Limited | Powys | £176k |
| The Phoenix Resource Centre (Northampton) Limited | Northamptonshire | £172k |
| Faiths4change | Liverpool | £176k |