# Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 500757 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/500757)
- Website: https://www.nottsbirders.net
- Latest income: £6,137; spending £13.2k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Nottinghamshire
- Other names: Notts Birders (working); The Trent Valley Bird Watchers (previous)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/nottinghamshire-birdwatchers

Recording and monitoring of the bird species of Nottinghamshire.

## 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 | £6,137 | £13.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £8,057 | £3,704 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £8,742 | £16.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £9,777 | £3,476 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,968 | £7,293 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (i) To collect and compile ornithological records within the county of Nottinghamshire; these to be kept confidential if necessary; (ii) to assist in organised fieldwork activities and to make available appropriate information gathered to recognised conservation bodies; (iii) to develop the socity's activities and to promote greater awareness within the county, of its existence and of its activities; (iv) to promote active representation and participation within the membership. To promote participation amongst school children and students.

## What it funds

Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers is registered under the Charity Commission purposes 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 human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers reported income of £6,137 and spending of £13.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £43.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (nottsbirders.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 Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers open for applications now?

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

### Where does Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers fund?

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

### Does Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers give each year?

The register does not break out Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers'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 £13.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,770 a year.

### How large is Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers?

In its latest reported year Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers reported income of £6,137 and spending of £13.2k.


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