The Cornwall Beekeepers' Association
Analysis
The Cornwall Beekeepers' Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Camelford. It was registered in February 1988, 38 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Cornwall Beekeepers' Association reported income of £23k and spending of £19k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £20k to £23k (+16%), an average of +3.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 57%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Cornwall Beekeepers' Association sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Pembrokeshire Branch (£23k), Acres Way Trust (£23k) and Burrowed Hearts Animal Rescue (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Education of new and more experienced beekeepers, school children and the general public through apiary visits, school visits, attendance at a number of local events and shows, and the publication of a monthly newsletter. Collaboration with Orchard owners to provide pollination of trees and other crops. Other activities related to the welfare of honeybees and the craft of beekeeping.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Pembrokeshire Branch | West Sussex | £23k |
| Acres Way Trust | Benfleet | £23k |
| Burrowed Hearts Animal Rescue | Derbyshire | £23k |
| Dispensario Portugues de Saude a Animais | Wellingborough | £23k |