Hampshire Ornithological Society
Analysis
Hampshire Ornithological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in November 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Hampshire Ornithological Society reported income of £67k and spending of £26k, leaving 62% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £45k to £67k (+49%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Hampshire Ornithological Society sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Sunseed Trust Ltd (£67k), The Friends of St Leonard's Flamstead (£67k) and Hampshire Gardens Trust (£67k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the Society are, within the County of Hampshire: i) To advance the education of the public in all aspects of ornithology. ii) To promote research into ornithology and to publish the useful results of such study.iii) To support and encourage the preservation and conservation of wild birds and places of ornithological interest.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Sunseed Trust Ltd | Almeria | £67k |
| The Friends of St Leonard's Flamstead | Hertfordshire | £67k |
| Hampshire Gardens Trust | Romsey | £67k |
| Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust | Buckinghamshire | £67k |