The London Beekeepers' Association
Analysis
The London Beekeepers' Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, animals, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The London Beekeepers' Association reported income of £22k and spending of £27k, spending 125% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income fell from £30k to £22k (-29%), an average of -8.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income dropped by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The London Beekeepers' Association sits at the 30th percentile: it is larger than about 30% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Animals in Science - Education Trust (£21k), The Betty Kensik Fund (£22k) and Rotherham Dog Rescue (£21k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promote the craft of beekeeping in an urban environment through education of our members and interested members of the general public. Promote the needs of pollinating insects other than honey bees, through media appearances, public outreach and collaborations with local councils, other organisations and academics. Develop and deliver pollinator forage-planting projects throughout London.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Animals in Science - Education Trust | Brackley | £21k |
| The Betty Kensik Fund | Birmingham | £22k |
| Rotherham Dog Rescue | South Yorkshire | £21k |
| MK Cat Rescue | Milton Keynes | £22k |