# Theale Area Bird Conservation Group

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1119466 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1119466)
- Website: https://www.freewebs.com/tabcg
- Latest income: £997; spending £2,750
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: West Berkshire, Reading, Wokingham
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/theale-area-bird-conservation-group

The aims of the group are to conserve wildlife and birds in particular. We encourage the study of birds and are involved in the management of wildlife areas. The Group promotes research and maintains wildlife records.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £997 | £2,750 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,130 | £523 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,043 | £161 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,007 | £216 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £845 | £214 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to encourage the study and protection of birds by co-operating in such matters with owners of sites of ornithological value and by conserving and managing areas of such land.b) to promote research for the public benefit and to publish an annual Bird report and any other matter relevant to the charity's interest.

## What it funds

Theale Area Bird Conservation Group is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Theale Area Bird Conservation Group reported income of £997 and spending of £2,750. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £3,864 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire, Reading and Wokingham.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Theale Area Bird Conservation Group in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (freewebs.com) 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 Theale Area Bird Conservation Group open for applications now?

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

### Where does Theale Area Bird Conservation Group fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire, Reading and Wokingham.

### Does Theale Area Bird Conservation Group give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Theale Area Bird Conservation Group makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Theale Area Bird Conservation Group give each year?

The register does not break out Theale Area Bird Conservation 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 Mar 2026 was £2,750. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £773 a year.

### How large is Theale Area Bird Conservation Group?

In its latest reported year Theale Area Bird Conservation Group reported income of £997 and spending of £2,750.


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