British Lichen Society
Analysis
British Lichen Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Plymouth. It was registered in April 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, British Lichen Society reported income of £144k and spending of £141k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2025, income grew from £115k to £144k (+25%), an average of +7.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 37%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, British Lichen Society sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The New Medway Steam Packet Company Limited (£144k), Lewes Little Theatre (£144k) and Skaped (£144k).
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 for the benefit of the public the conservation of lichens and their habitats and to raise awareness of them including through publications, meetings and workshops. Also, to advance education in the study of lichens especially in the British Isles through publications, meetings, workshops and support for academic research.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The New Medway Steam Packet Company Limited | Gillingham | £144k |
| Lewes Little Theatre | Lewes | £144k |
| Skaped | London | £144k |
| Grove Park Theatre | Wrexham | £144k |