# Derbyshire Ornithological Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 502422 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/502422)
- Website: https://www.derbyshireos.org.uk
- Latest income: £15.6k; spending £11.4k
- What it funds: Education / training, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage
- 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, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Derbyshire, Derby City
- Other names: Dos (working)
- Trustees: 19
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/derbyshire-ornithological-society

The key roles of the society involve monitoring, recording and protecting the avifauna of Derbyshire as well as working with other organisations towards protecting birds (and other wildlife) and the habitats that they require.

## 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 | £15.6k | £11.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £16k | £10.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £15.2k | £9,891 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £13.6k | £11.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £13.5k | £13.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The aim of the Society is to promote the study, recording and conservation of birds and their habitats in the county.

## What it funds

Derbyshire Ornithological Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, animals 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. In its latest reported year Derbyshire Ornithological Society reported income of £15.6k and spending of £11.4k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £56.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Derbyshire and Derby City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Derbyshire Ornithological Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (derbyshireos.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 Derbyshire Ornithological Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Derbyshire Ornithological Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Derbyshire and Derby City.

### Does Derbyshire Ornithological Society give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Derbyshire Ornithological Society give each year?

The register does not break out Derbyshire Ornithological 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 £11.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.4k a year.

### How large is Derbyshire Ornithological Society?

In its latest reported year Derbyshire Ornithological Society reported income of £15.6k and spending of £11.4k.


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