Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust
Analysis
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sandwich. It was registered in February 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust reported income of £166k and spending of £179k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income grew from £134k to £166k (+24%), an average of +7.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust 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 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The United Kingdom Society for Trenchless Technology (£166k), The Festival Energy Revolution (£166k) and Pennine Scout District GM (£166k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment of Sandwich Bay, Kent and surrounding areas . The charity records, studies and researches wild birds and other fauna and flora; operates nature reserves; provides facilities and educational programmes and gives advice to local authorities and organisations on conservation related issues
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The United Kingdom Society for Trenchless Technology | Lancashire | £166k |
| The Festival Energy Revolution | Bristol | £166k |
| Pennine Scout District GM | Lancashire | £166k |
| More Trees for Bath and North East Somerset | Bath | £166k |