Sussex Ornithological Society
Analysis
Sussex Ornithological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Pulborough. It was registered in September 1968, 58 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Sussex Ornithological Society reported income of £60k and spending of £49k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £35k to £60k (+68%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 96%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Sussex Ornithological Society sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kingswood Heritage Museum Trust (£60k), The Maritime Workshop (£60k) and The Friends of St Nicholas' Church, Steventon, Hampshire (£60k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To record and study wild birds in the county of Sussex.To assist in the conservation of the wild birds of Great Britain.To engage, inspire and educate people to enjoy, appreciate and understand birds and their habitats.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Heritage Museum Trust | Bristol | £60k |
| The Maritime Workshop | Gosport | £60k |
| The Friends of St Nicholas' Church, Steventon, Hampshire | London | £60k |
| The River Gipping Trust Ltd | Berkhamsted | £60k |