# THE LANCASTER AND DISTRICT BIRD WATCHING SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 501753
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Feb. 20, 1974
- **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=501753


## Contact

- **Address:** 6 REDMAYNE DRIVE, CARNFORTH
- **Postcode:** LA5 9XA
- **Phone:** 07762053146
- **Email:** ldbws.info@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.lancasterbirdwatching.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** A) TO ORGANISE SURVEYS OR SELECTED SPECIES IN THE AREA EITHER INDEPENDENTLY OR AS PART OF A NATURAL SCHEME AND TO MAKE PUBLIC THE RESULT OF SUCH SURVEYS. B) TO ENCOURAGE THE SUBMISSION OF NEST RECORDS UNDER THE SCHEME OF THE BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY. C) TO COLLECT INFORMATION ON THE MIGRATION AND BEHAVIOUR OF BIRDS AND ON THE APPEARANCE OF UNUSUAL SPECIES AND TO MAKE PUBLIC THE RESULTS OF SUCH SURVEYS. D) DURING THE WINTER, TO HOLD TWO OR THREE MEETINGS TO DISCUSS EXPERIENCES AND TO HEAR PAPERS OR SEE FILMS PRESENTED BY THE MEMBERS. IF DEMAND SO WARRANTS, TO ARRANGE PERIODICAL TALKS BY EXPERTS. E) TO UNDERTAKE ANY OTHER ACTIVITY DECIDED BY THE SOCIETY AT A GENERAL MEETING WHICH IS DEEMED ONLY TO BE OF A CHARITABLE NATURE.

**Activities:** To advance the education of the public in the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of birds and bird study in the Lancaster & District Area.To undertake population studies of birds within the Area and support the national and regional surveys organised by the BTO.Information is published, via its annual bird report, newsletters, website, and through a programme of indoor meetings.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Environment/conservation/heritage
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Lancashire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £2376 | £1322 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £2858 | £1841 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £3011 | £1709 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £3892 | £2515 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £1991 | £1141 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Nicholas Robert Godden** (Chair) — appointed March 31, 2025
- Dr Kevin Briggs — appointed Feb. 1, 2016
- MR ROBIN HORNER
- PETER ROBIN HORNER