The C B Dennis British Beekeepers' Research Trust
Analysis
The C B Dennis British Beekeepers' Research Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in June 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The C B Dennis British Beekeepers' Research Trust reported income of £64k and spending of £35k, leaving 46% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £46k to £64k (+38%), an average of +8.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 140% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, The C B Dennis British Beekeepers' Research Trust 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 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Weld of Lulworth Charity Fund (£64k), The Collaborative International Pesticides Analytical Council Limited (£64k) and Subud Publications International (£63k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Supports primarily British bee-related research projects of benefit to beekeeping and broader bee science. Some priority is given to work on bee diseases but not limited to honey bees. Supports and encourages young bee scientists through research studentships and travel bursaries.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Weld of Lulworth Charity Fund | Wareham | £64k |
| The Collaborative International Pesticides Analytical Council Limited | Harpenden | £64k |
| Subud Publications International | St. Albans | £63k |
| Frampton Cotterell and District Community Association | Bristol | £64k |