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The Preston Society

Preston Scientific Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
221685
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed July 30, 2026. Filing history
Registered
March 3, 1965
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
38 Preston Road
Grimsargh
Preston
PR2 5SD

Activities

Weekly winter lectures on natural history and bird-watching, workshops re education, information and local studies of natural history topics such as moth trapping, fungi and bat detection and field trips throughout the year. Aim is to provide social, recreational and educational activities and liaison with groups local and national with similar interests to share information.

Objects: (1) The Advancement For Society Members’ And The Public Benefit Of The Study, Appreciation, And Enjoyment Of Natural History, And(2) The Promotion Of Conservation Of The Natural Environment In The County Of Lancashire And Elsewhere As Deemed Appropriate By The Committee, By:- Providing Opportunities For Members And Visitors To Meet For Natural History Presentations And For The Interchange Of Ideas And Technical Expertise;- Promoting Public Dissemination Of Information On Natural History By Public Lectures, Publications, And Cooperation With Other Bodies;- Providing Opportunities For Members To Undertake Expert-Led Field Trips Or Workshops In The County Of Lancashire And Its Environs;- Providing Opportunities For Longer Natural History Excursions In The UK Or Beyond.note: The Society Has A Particular Interest And Expertise In Ornithology.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Animals, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Local Authority
Lancashire

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2026 July 30, 2026On time £3,803 £3,320
March 31, 2025 June 17, 2025On time £4,408 £4,231
March 31, 2024 Aug. 3, 2024On time £3,511 £3,611
March 31, 2023 Feb. 4, 20244 days late £2,726 £3,230
March 31, 2022 June 16, 2022On time £2,519 £1,942
March 31, 2021 July 18, 2021 £2,222 £1,536

Trustees

Name Appointed
Nicholas Philip Lay (Chair) April 1, 2020
Daniel Hampson April 24, 2023
Hazel Patricia Butler April 22, 2024
Ian Geraint Fisher Aug. 13, 2026
Katherine Maitland April 24, 2023
Kayleigh Hampson April 24, 2023
Louise Margaret Butler April 1, 2020
Sheila Roseman April 1, 2020