The Bedfordshire Natural History Society
B N H S
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 268659
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Aug. 24, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Jan. 3, 1975
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- 142 Bedford Road
Barton-Le-Clay
Bedford
MK45 4LR
Contact
- Phone
- 01582 618935
- secretary@bnhs.org.uk
- Website
bnhs.org.uk
Activities
The BNHS was formed in 1946 and its main function is to record the flora and fauna of the county of Bedfordshire. Over 20 recorders cover many branches of natural history study and their annual reports are published in the Bedfordshire Naturalist. The Society depends on annual subscriptions and members receive quarterly newsletter Wild about Beds and programmes of meetings.
Objects: A. The Study Of All Branches Of Natural History, Especially In Relation To The County Of Bedfordshire. B. To Maintain Records Of The Occurrence And Distribution Of The Flora And Fauna Of The County, Publishing Such Records As May Be Considered Desirable. C. To Protect The Flora And Fauna Of The County And To Collaborate With Other Bodies In The Conservation Of Areas Of Particular Natural History Interest.
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Area of benefit
- Bedfordshire
- Local Authority
- Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | Aug. 24, 2026On time | £28,424 | £11,691 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | May 12, 2025On time | £18,973 | £18,326 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | Sept. 17, 2024On time | £17,006 | £16,423 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | Sept. 27, 2023On time | £18,178 | £14,932 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | June 6, 2022On time | £17,330 | £12,139 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | May 10, 2021 | £22,489 | £26,119 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Andrew Michael Robinson | April 3, 2023 |
| Ann de Winter | March 16, 2021 |
| Dr Gwen Hitchcock | March 29, 2021 |
| Helen Muir-Howie | March 17, 2020 |
| Kathy Blackmore | March 28, 2022 |
| Michael Edgar Bird | May 8, 2013 |
| Michael Roberts | March 19, 2019 |
| Paul Richard Jameson | March 17, 2026 |
| Rosemary Brind |
Nearby
- The John Henry Spokes Charity 0.2 mi
- Barton District Guide Association 0.2 mi
- Friends Of Luton Museums 0.3 mi
- St Augustine's (Icknield) Scout Group 0.2 mi
- Luton Festival Of Dance 0.3 mi