The Bedfordshire Natural History Society
B N H S
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 268659
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Jan. 3, 1975
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- Bedfordshire
Address
- Address
- 142 Bedford Road
Barton-Le-Clay
BEDFORD
MK45 4LR
Contact
- Phone
- 01582618935
- [email protected]
- 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
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £18,973 | £18,326 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £17,006 | £16,423 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £18,178 | £14,932 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £17,330 | £12,139 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £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 |