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Fungus Conservation Trust

The Association Of British Fungus Groups

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1118651
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Feb. 2, 2026. Filing history
Registered
April 2, 2007
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
61 Bridge Street
Kington
Herefordshire
HR5 3DJ

Activities

The Fungus Conservation Trust (formerly ABFG) looks after the interests of mycological foray groups in the United Kingdom and we support amateur mycologists in their activities. Since January 2008 the Trust has managed a national online database of fungi as part of its conservation and education responsibilities.

Objects: 1. To Advance The Understanding And Knowledge Of The Importance Of Fungi And Their Conservation In The U.K.2. To Support Voluntary Member Groups Of The Association In Pursuit Of The Objectives Of The Association Throughout The U.K.3. To Advance The Education Of Environmental And Ecological Studies, Estate Managers And Others With Responsibility For Land Management In The Importance Of, And Care For, Fungi In The Environment. Reason Of Learning Disability With The Object Of Improving Their Conditions Of Life.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Area of benefit
National
Country
Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
April 5, 2025 Feb. 2, 2026On time £5,522 £3,818
April 5, 2024 March 7, 202530 days late £8,088 £6,866
April 5, 2023 May 21, 2024106 days late £6,526 £5,596
April 5, 2022 Jan. 22, 2023On time £5,418 £5,017
April 5, 2021 Jan. 12, 2022On time £6,643 £5,512

Trustees

Name Appointed
Ian Staniforth (Chair) Jan. 1, 2026
Catherine Gillie Jan. 1, 2026
Valerie Davies Jan. 1, 2018