Portland Bird Observatory And Field Centre
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1164156
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Oct. 28, 2015
- Legal form
- CIO
Address
- Address
- OLD LOWER LIGHTHOUSE
PORTLAND BILL
PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2JT
Contact
- Phone
- 01305820553
- [email protected]
- Website
portlandbirdobs.com
Activities
Operates at Portland Bill a bird observatory and field centre for the study of bird migration and other aspects of the natural history of the Isle of Portland; publishes and distributes useful results of this work; promotes and participates in the conservation of the natural environment of the Isle of Portland; preserves and maintains the historic building known as the Old Lower Light.
Objects: (1) To Advance The Education Of The Public:(a) In Scientific Knowledge In Particular Without Limitation In Natural History Generally And In Ornithology In Particular By:(i) The Maintenance At Portland Bill In Dorset Of A Bird Observatory For The Study Of Bird Migration And Bird Behaviour, And The Maintenance Of A Field Centre To Facilitate The Study Of Any Other Branch Of Natural History Or Scientific Subject;(ii) The Promotion And Active Participation In The Conservation Of All Aspects Of Natural History At The Isle Of Portland In Dorset; And(iii) The Publication And Distribution Of The Useful Results Of Study Research And Fieldwork.(b) By Preserving Repairing And Maintaining The Historic Building Known As The Old Lower Light.
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Dorset
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £193,783 | £291,703 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £580,686 | £132,077 | £3,566,203 | 2 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £237,799 | £210,452 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £110,215 | £84,220 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £88,155 | £124,374 | — | — |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Peter John Morgan (Chair) | July 14, 2018 |
| Andrew Davidson | July 14, 2019 |
| Dr GLEN THOMAS | July 14, 2018 |
| Dr Nevil Howard Fowler | July 14, 2018 |
| Ian Davidson | July 20, 2024 |
| James Francis Phillips | July 14, 2018 |
| Lucy Jessica Cumberland | July 14, 2018 |
| Luke Christopher Phillips | July 14, 2018 |
| Mark Cutts | July 14, 2019 |
| Rosemary Morgan | July 14, 2018 |
| Simon James Craft | July 16, 2016 |
| Susan Murphy | July 20, 2024 |
Nearby
- Southwell Pre-School 1.0 mi
- Southwell Area Living Together 1.0 mi
- Royal Naval Association Portland Branch 1.2 mi
- The Weymouth Operatic Society 1.3 mi
- Jumping Beans Pre-School Portland 1.6 mi