Bristol Ornithological Club
Analysis
Bristol Ornithological Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in 34 High Kingsdown. It was registered in November 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Bristol Ornithological Club reported income of £22k and spending of £22k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from September 2024 to September 2025, income fell from £60k to £22k (-63%), an average of -63% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income dropped by 63%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Bristol Ornithological Club sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 31% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Exeter Equine Care Trust (£22k), Fluffy Retreat Ferret Rescue and Welfare (£22k) and Llanthony Valley and District Show Society (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Each year there are 90 walks plus longer holiday trips and 7 illustrated talksWe publish a monthly bulletin Bird News and assist AOG with the annual Avon Bird ReportExperienced birders pass on their knowledge on the walks and we arrange structured training coursesMembers take part in conservation projects and local and national surveysWe produce a daily Blog of local bird sightings
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Equine Care Trust | Exeter | £22k |
| Fluffy Retreat Ferret Rescue and Welfare | Chippenham | £22k |
| Llanthony Valley and District Show Society | Abergavenny | £22k |
| Bucks Animal Rescue Centre | High Wycombe | £22k |