The Wiltshire Ornithological Society
Analysis
The Wiltshire Ornithological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devizes. It was registered in July 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Wiltshire Ornithological Society reported income of £25k and spending of £24k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £9,139 to £25k (+173%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 412%. Over the whole period it spent 64% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Wiltshire Ornithological Society sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Severn Valley Donkey and Dog Rescue (£25k), The Society for the Neutering of Islington's Pussies (£25k) and Bruno's Animal Haven (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The promotion of interest in and preservation of birds through conservation activities, field trips, indoor talks, the production of literature etc. and through collaboration with other interested parties such as the RSPB, BTO, local natural history groups and local government.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Severn Valley Donkey and Dog Rescue | Bridgnorth | £25k |
| The Society for the Neutering of Islington's Pussies | Middlesex | £25k |
| Bruno's Animal Haven | Swansea | £25k |
| Cavy Corner Guinea Sanctuary | Doncaster | £25k |