The British Deer Society
Bds
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1069663
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- May 21, 1998
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Area of benefit
- British Isles
Address
- Address
- THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY
THE WALLED GARDEN
BURGATE MANOR
FORDINGBRIDGE
SP6 1EF
Contact
- Phone
- 01425655434
- [email protected]
- Website
bds.org.uk
Activities
The charity aims to increase awareness and understanding of wild deer and the importance of conserving their position and role in the environment. We promote ethically sound management practice working to ensure that their welfare is respected by all who come into contact with deer.We deliver a programme of research, education and training, working in partnership with other organisations.
Objects: The Charity’s objects (‘Objects’) are: 4.1. The promotion in the public interest of research into the habits of and the scientific study of deer and, as appropriate, other feral or free-ranging ungulates in the British Isles (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands) with particular reference to their relationship to the natural habitat, forestry, agriculture and areas to which the public have access4.2. The promotion in the public interest of knowledge of methods of management, humane treatment and humane control of deer and, as appropriate, other feral or free-ranging ungulates
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
- What
- Education/training, Animals, Environment/conservation/heritage, Other Charitable Purposes
- Who
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Country
- Northern Ireland, Scotland
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £932,197 | £968,835 | £766,827 | 9 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £813,627 | £825,960 | £809,812 | 9 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £783,400 | £804,096 | £854,468 | 8 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £737,776 | £704,113 | £865,790 | 10 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £612,165 | £727,190 | £771,887 | 10 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Alistair Monkman CBE | May 15, 2016 |
| Alison Janine Ryde | Sept. 25, 2024 |
| Blake Jules Lee Harwood | Sept. 24, 2025 |
| Dr Alastair Iain Ward | Sept. 25, 2024 |
| Hugh Ralph Van Cutsem | May 15, 2016 |
| LORD Andrew Hay | May 12, 2019 |
| Mark Andrew Carrol | March 4, 2026 |
| Morris Charlton | Feb. 22, 2015 |
| Professor Simon John Gibson CBE | May 15, 2016 |
| Sarah Elizabeth Anne Gubbins | May 19, 2018 |