British Bryological Society
Analysis
British Bryological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Peterborough. It was registered in April 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, British Bryological Society reported income of £82k and spending of £70k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £70k to £82k (+17%), an average of +4.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, British Bryological Society sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The King's Royal Hussars Museum CIO (£82k), Derby Music Association (£82k) and Public Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground (£82k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society supports and promotes the study of bryology by organising field meetings and training workshops, by publishing a journal, bulletin, and occasional publications - including a Field Guide and a Bryophyte Atlas for Britain and Ireland, highly regarded by amateurs and professionals alike. Other facilities include an informative web site to assist both experienced and new bryologists.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The King's Royal Hussars Museum CIO | Hampshire | £82k |
| Derby Music Association | Derby | £82k |
| Public Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground | Ammanford | £82k |
| Grove Park Community Group | London | £82k |