# BRITISH LICHEN SOCIETY

## Details

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


## Contact

- **Address:** ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY, 1 NAOROJI STREET, LONDON
- **Postcode:** WC1X 0GB
- **Phone:** 02076852461
- **Email:** secretary@britishlichensociety.org.uk
- **Website:** www.britishlichensociety.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.




## 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



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 |  -  |  -  |  -  |  -  |  |
| June 30, 2024 | £191429 | £150314 |  -  |  -  |  |
| June 30, 2023 | £157472 | £137296 |  -  |  -  |  |
| June 30, 2022 | £115092 | £101039 |  -  |  -  |  |




## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mark Cross |  | March 4, 2023 |
| Dr Ann Margaret Claypole |  | Jan. 10, 2024 |
| Dr Rebecca Yahr |  | July 1, 2021 |
| Margaret Niblo Chapman |  | Jan. 10, 2024 |
| Simon James King |  | March 4, 2023 |