Norfolk Beekeepers' Association
Analysis
Norfolk Beekeepers' Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in July 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Norfolk Beekeepers' Association reported income of £29k and spending of £26k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from September 2023 to September 2025, income fell from £38k to £29k (-23%), an average of -12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income dropped by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Norfolk Beekeepers' Association sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Joan's North Wales Parrot Rescue (£29k), Ariael (£29k) and City Farm (Stoke-On-Trent) (£29k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
NBKA was formed in 1923, to help beekeepers in Norfolk by providing talks on beekeeping subjects and to encourage and support new beekeepers, and to promote bees and beekeeping to the public. Public displays are put on at events throughout the year, including the Royal Norfolk Show. Additionally, donations are paid to Bees for Development to support their educational objectives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Joan's North Wales Parrot Rescue | Llandudno | £29k |
| Ariael | Hampshire | £29k |
| City Farm (Stoke-On-Trent) | Stoke-On-Trent | £29k |
| Bedwellty Agricultural Society Limited | Blackwood | £29k |