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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 235494
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Bristol Naturalists' Society is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 235494. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bristol City. The register describes its activities as: “Organises walks and talks, carries out surveys and research into the natural history of the region, publishes two journals annually, the Avon Bird Report, and Nature in Avon, supports other conservation activity in the region.” Its charitable objects are: “A) the promotion of education and research into natural history including geology with special reference to the Bristol district and b) the promotion of the conservation of the British fauna and flora and the protection of geological and physiographical sites.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £21.4k and spending of £20.2k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£21.4k
Latest spending
£20.2k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £21.4k | £20.2k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £13.3k | £17.6k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £14.1k | £16.4k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £15.8k | £16.9k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £37.6k | £7,558 |
Charitable objects
A) the promotion of education and research into natural history including geology with special reference to the Bristol district and b) the promotion of the conservation of the British fauna and flora and the protection of geological and physiographical sites.
Where it operates
Bristol City
- Also known as
- Bns
- Trustees
- 12
What Bristol Naturalists' Society funds
Bristol Naturalists' Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £78.7k in total.
How to apply to Bristol Naturalists' Society
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bristol Naturalists' Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bristolnats.org.uk) 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 about Bristol Naturalists' Society
Is Bristol Naturalists' Society open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bristol Naturalists' Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Bristol Naturalists' Society fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bristol City.
Does Bristol Naturalists' Society give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Bristol Naturalists' Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Bristol Naturalists' Society give each year?
The register does not break out Bristol Naturalists' 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 Dec 2025 was £20.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.7k a year.
How large is Bristol Naturalists' Society?
In its latest reported year Bristol Naturalists' Society reported income of £21.4k and spending of £20.2k.
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