# Basildon Natural History Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 286117 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/286117)
- Website: https://bnhs.net
- Latest income: £4,314; spending £1,873
- What it funds: Education / training, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/basildon-natural-history-society

Holds regular lectures in natural history subjects; practical conservation work parties; monitors and records local wildlife; monitors potential effect of local planning applications on wildlife; supports the work of Essex Wildlife Trust.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £4,314 | £1,873 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £5,086 | £1,966 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,796 | £1,026 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,046 | £1,907 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,277 | £4,219 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of the public to conserve or assist in the conservation of all forms of wild life, flora and fauna, in the Basildon district and its immediate surroundings, to advance the education of the public within the area of benefit in all flora and fauna and matters relating thereto and to promote the establishment of wild life and nature reserves within the area of benefit.(for further details see clause 2 of the constitution).

## What it funds

Basildon Natural History Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Basildon Natural History Society reported income of £4,314 and spending of £1,873. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £11k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Basildon Natural History Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bnhs.net) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Basildon Natural History Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Basildon Natural History Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Basildon Natural History Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex.

### Does Basildon Natural History Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Basildon Natural History Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Basildon Natural History Society give each year?

The register does not break out Basildon Natural History Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £1,873. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,198 a year.

### How large is Basildon Natural History Society?

In its latest reported year Basildon Natural History Society reported income of £4,314 and spending of £1,873.


## Similar funders

- [Corra Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/corra-foundation) – 4 open schemes
- [Benefact Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/benefact-trust) – 1 open scheme
- [Wolfson Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wolfson-foundation) – 1 open scheme
- [Esmée Fairbairn Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/esmee-fairbairn-foundation) – 1 open scheme
- [The Royal Countryside Fund](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/royal-countryside-fund) – 1 open scheme
- [Nesta](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/nesta)

## Guides

- [Arts and heritage grants in Scotland: what is open now and who funds it](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/arts-and-heritage-grants-in-scotland)
- [Community grants in Wales: who funds what and what is open now](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/community-grants-in-wales)
- [Environmental grants for UK charities in 2026: who funds nature, climate and green community work](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/environmental-grants-for-uk-charities)