# THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1069663
- **Other names:** BDS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 21, 1998
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1069663


## Contact

- **Address:** THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY, THE WALLED GARDEN, BURGATE MANOR, FORDINGBRIDGE
- **Postcode:** SP6 1EF
- **Phone:** 01425655434
- **Email:** h.q@bds.org.uk
- **Website:** www.bds.org.uk



## Activities

**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

**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.

**Area of benefit:** BRITISH ISLES




## 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

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £932197 | £968835 | £766827 | 9 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £813627 | £825960 | £809812 | 9 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £783400 | £804096 | £854468 | 8 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £737776 | £704113 | £865790 | 10 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £612165 | £727190 | £771887 | 10 |



## Trustees

- ALISTAIR MONKMAN CBE — appointed May 15, 2016
- Alison Janine Ryde — appointed Sept. 25, 2024
- Blake Jules Lee Harwood — appointed Sept. 24, 2025
- Dr Alastair Iain Ward — appointed Sept. 25, 2024
- HUGH RALPH VAN CUTSEM — appointed May 15, 2016
- LORD Andrew Hay — appointed May 12, 2019
- Mark Andrew Carrol — appointed March 4, 2026
- Morris Charlton — appointed Feb. 22, 2015
- PROFESSOR SIMON JOHN GIBSON CBE — appointed May 15, 2016
- Sarah Elizabeth Anne Gubbins — appointed May 19, 2018