# Bristol Ornithological Club

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1205862 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1205862)
- Website: https://bristolornithologicalclub.co.uk/
- Latest income: £22.2k; spending £21.9k
- What it funds: Education / training, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire
- Other names: Boc (working)
- Trustees: 12
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bristol-ornithological-club

Each year there are 90 walks plus longer holiday trips and 7 illustrated talksWe publish a monthly bulletin Bird News and assist AOG with the annual Avon Bird ReportExperienced birders pass on their knowledge on the walks and we arrange structured training coursesMembers take part in conservation projects and local and national surveysWe produce a daily Blog of local bird sightings

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £22.2k | £21.9k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £59.7k | £61.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance education for the public benefit in ornithology and matters related to the conservation of wild birds in particular within Bristol and the surrounding area by:a) promoting and taking part in local and national studies and surveys.b) supporting and assisting the conservation and preservation of wild birds and their habitats through co-operation with local and national organisations.

## What it funds

Bristol Ornithological Club is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, animals and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Bristol Ornithological Club reported income of £22.2k and spending of £21.9k. Over its last 2 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £83.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bristol Ornithological Club in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (bristolornithologicalclub.co.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

### Is Bristol Ornithological Club open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bristol Ornithological Club is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Bristol Ornithological Club fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

### Does Bristol Ornithological Club give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Bristol Ornithological Club makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Bristol Ornithological Club give each year?

The register does not break out Bristol Ornithological Club's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £21.9k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £41.6k a year.

### How large is Bristol Ornithological Club?

In its latest reported year Bristol Ornithological Club reported income of £22.2k and spending of £21.9k.


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