Isle of Wight Natural History and Archaeological Society
Analysis
Isle of Wight Natural History and Archaeological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cowes. It was registered in March 1970, 56 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Isle of Wight Natural History and Archaeological Society reported income of £36k and spending of £28k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £46k to £36k (-21%), an average of -5.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 404%. Over the whole period it spent 55% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Isle of Wight Natural History and Archaeological Society sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hinckley and District Museum (£36k), Women's Institute - Hordle (£36k) and Allotment in Lieu of Common Rights (£36k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We hold both field and indoor meetings throughout the year to assist in the study of natural history, geology and archaeology in relation to the Isle of Wight. We also manage a biological database and provide records to the Isle of Wight Council.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hinckley and District Museum | Leicestershire | £36k |
| Women's Institute - Hordle | Hampshire | £36k |
| Allotment in Lieu of Common Rights | Andrews Lane | £36k |
| The Pinner Association | Pinner | £36k |