Suffolk Naturalists' Society
Analysis
Suffolk Naturalists' Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ipswich. It was registered in September 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Suffolk Naturalists' Society reported income of £438k and spending of £45k, leaving 90% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £25k to £438k (+1641%), an average of +104% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 1626%. Over the whole period it spent 28% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Suffolk Naturalists' Society sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stump Up for Trees (£437k), Singleton Spaces (£438k) and Ecosystems Knowledge Network (£436k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society promotes the study, recording and publishing of information concerning the wildlife of Suffolk, along with its geology and geomorphology. Each year the Society publishes two journals in addition to a newsletter. Its wildlife recorders regularly provide information to other similar organisations and conservation bodies within the county.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stump Up for Trees | Gwent | £437k |
| Singleton Spaces | Ashford | £438k |
| Ecosystems Knowledge Network | Oxfordshire | £436k |
| The Environment Centre Ltd | Swansea | £440k |