Hertfordshire Natural History Society
Analysis
Hertfordshire Natural History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in St Albans. It was registered in April 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Hertfordshire Natural History Society reported income of £13k and spending of £19k, spending 149% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £17k to £13k (-24%), an average of -6.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Hertfordshire Natural History Society sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Mary's Steeple Ashton Preservation Trust (£13k), Stacksteads Countryside Park Group (£13k) and The Matthew of Bristol Trust (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1. Promotion of the study of all branches of natural history and all matters relating to the conservation of flora, fauna, habitats and geological features in Hertfordshire. In particular to record and monitor the occurrence,distribution and status all forms of wildlife and how this changes over time and to publish the results.2. Encourage participation in these activities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Steeple Ashton Preservation Trust | Wiltshire | £13k |
| Stacksteads Countryside Park Group | Lancashire | £13k |
| The Matthew of Bristol Trust | Bristol | £13k |
| The Holt Town Trust | Clwyd | £13k |