The Kent Ornithological Society
Analysis
The Kent Ornithological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Godalming. It was registered in November 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides human resources, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Kent Ornithological Society reported income of £14k and spending of £7,615, leaving 45% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £9,843 to £14k (+41%), an average of +8.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 115% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Kent Ornithological Society sits at the 24th percentile: it is larger than about 24% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Maidenhead Cat Rescue (£14k), Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Zimbabwe UK (£14k) and The Yateley Society (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
(a) Study and record of all aspects of the avifauna of Kent(b) Co-operate with national ornithological and other bodies in scientific ornithological enquiries(c) Promote increased interest in ornithology in Kent(d) Support conservation of bird life in the county
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Cat Rescue | Maidenhead | £14k |
| Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Zimbabwe UK | Farnham | £14k |
| The Yateley Society | Hampshire | £14k |
| London Colney Hedgehog Rescue | Hertfordshire | £14k |