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British Lichen Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1194213
Status
Registered
Registered
April 23, 2021
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
BLS c/o Bromhead Accountants
Harscombe House
1 Darklake View
Estover
Plymouth
PL6 7TL

Activities

Promote for the benefit of the public the conservation of lichens and their habitats and to raise awareness of them including through publications, meetings and workshops. Also, to advance education in the study of lichens especially in the British Isles through publications, meetings, workshops and support for academic research.

Objects: 1. To Promote For The Benefit Of The Public The Conservation Of Lichens And Their Habitats, In Particular But Not Exclusively, By Raising Awareness Of The Importance And Significance Of Lichens In The Environment;2. For The Public Benefit To Advance Education In The Study Of Lichens, Especially In Relation To Those Of The British Isles, Including Through Publications, Meetings, Workshops And Support For Scientific Research.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
June 30, 2025 £143,831 £141,320
June 30, 2024 £191,429 £150,314
June 30, 2023 £157,472 £137,296
June 30, 2022 £115,092 £101,039

Trustees

Name Appointed
Alasdair David Ramsay Mackie Jan. 23, 2026
Andrew Mark Cross March 4, 2023
Dr Ann Margaret Claypole Jan. 10, 2024
Dr Rebecca Yahr July 1, 2021
James Young Paton Jan. 23, 2026
Margaret Niblo Chapman Jan. 10, 2024
Simon James King Jan. 23, 2026