# BEE IMPROVEMENT & BEE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1200969
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Nov. 10, 2022
- **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=1200969


## Contact

- **Address:** 10 Skiers Hall, Elsecar, BARNSLEY, South Yorkshire
- **Postcode:** S74 8EU
- **Phone:** +44
- **Email:** treasurer@bibba.com
- **Website:** www.bibba.com



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OVERALL OBJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION IS THE CONSERVATION, RESTORATION, STUDY, SELECTION, AND IMPROVEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF THE NATIVE HONEY BEE OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND (APIS MELLIFERA MELLIFERA) AND OF NEAR-NATIVE AND LOCALLY ADAPTED HONEY BEES BY:(A) THE EDUCATION OF BEEKEEPERS AND THE PUBLIC AS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NATIVE, NEAR NATIVE, AND LOCALLY ADAPTED HONEY BEES OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND, IN THE CRAFT OF BEEKEEPING AND IN SUSTAINABLE METHODS OF BEEKEEPING.(B) CARRYING OUT AND SUPPORTING APPLIED AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND STUDY INTO THE NATIVE, NEAR NATIVE AND LOCALLY ADAPTED HONEY BEES OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND, THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH TO BE DISSEMINATED TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.(C) WORKING FOR THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT INHABITED BY NATIVE, NEAR NATIVE AND LOCALLY ADAPTED HONEY BEES AND OTHER POLLINATORS TO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY OF LOCAL HONEY BEE POPULATIONS AND HONEY BEE HUSBANDRY

**Activities:** The overall Object of the Association is the conservation, restoration, study, selection, and improvement for the public benefit of the native honey bee of Britain and Ireland (Apis mellifera mellifera), and of near-native and locally adapted honey bees. It does this by: information, education, applied and scientific research and study, sustainable beekeeping, and conservation initiatives.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Animals, Environment/conservation/heritage
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £42385 | £26316 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £39916 | £26317 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Dr Nicholas Colin MAWBY** (Chair) — appointed Nov. 10, 2022
- Emma Buckley — appointed Nov. 13, 2023
- Gareth Edward Newell Trehearn — appointed May 15, 2023
- Karl Colyer — appointed May 16, 2023
- Lynn Dora Cartwright — appointed May 16, 2023
- Martina Hendry — appointed Oct. 16, 2023
- Michael Andrews — appointed Jan. 13, 2025
- Roger Andrew Frank Patterson — appointed Nov. 10, 2022
- Stephen Paul McGrath — appointed Nov. 11, 2024