The British Phycological Society
Analysis
The British Phycological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The British Phycological Society reported income of £104k and spending of £89k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £163k to £104k (-36%), an average of -10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The British Phycological 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 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Orchard Park Pre-School (York) (£104k), Busy Bee Pre-School (Honiton) (£105k) and Woodford Pre School Playgroup (£104k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society aims to advance education by the encouragement and pursuit of all aspects of the study of algae and to publish the results of this research in a journal. The Society assists young researchers and eligible persons/organisations in research, education and dissemination of information relating to Phycology.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Park Pre-School (York) | York | £104k |
| Busy Bee Pre-School (Honiton) | Honiton | £105k |
| Woodford Pre School Playgroup | London | £104k |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Pre-School | Bristol | £105k |