# Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1185330 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185330)
- Website: https://www.chog.org.uk/
- Latest income: £10.8k; spending £7,797
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Bournemouth, Dorset
- Other names: Chog (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/christchurch-harbour-ornithological-group

Advancing public knowledge of the flora and fauna of Christchurch Harbour and its surrounds, with particular emphasis on ornithology. Encouraging conservation, conducting counts, organising walks and talks, publishing an Annual Report, supporting ringing and research projects, including funding, and publishing of results.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £10.8k | £7,797 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £10.7k | £8,426 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £8,929 | £6,902 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £9,998 | £6,877 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £8,753 | £8,094 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance public education in ornithology and matters related to the conservation of birds, flora and fauna, in particular within the Christchurch Harbour area (“the area”), by: 2.1. Encouraging the study of the conservation of birds and their habitats through the holding of meetings for, but not limited to, the discussion of papers and records, showing of films, the provision of talks and guided walks;2.2 carrying out regular counts of birds occurring in the area and producing an annual report of the birds occurring in the area; 2.3 operating the Christchurch Harbour ringing station to study birds present in or passing through the area; 2.4 assisting all Ornithological students and projects which are relevant to the area; 2.5 undertaking or funding research on the birds, flora and fauna of the area and publishing the useful results of such research for the public benefit; 2.6 seeking to enforce acts of parliament and bye laws relating to the protection of birds and the area as a habitat for birds.

## What it funds

Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group reported income of £10.8k and spending of £7,797. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £38.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bournemouth and Dorset.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (chog.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

### Is Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group open for applications now?

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

### Where does Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bournemouth and Dorset.

### Does Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group give each year?

The register does not break out Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group'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 £7,797. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,619 a year.

### How large is Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group?

In its latest reported year Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group reported income of £10.8k and spending of £7,797.


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