Activities

As described by the charity on the register

BBOWT is the only voluntary organisation concerned with all aspects of nature conservation in Berks, Bucks & Oxon. We care for 85 nature reserves that are safe havens for rare & endangered species & habitats. We encourage all sectors of the community to learn about & care for our natural heritage. We work with other landowners & seek to influence decisions to safeguard important wildlife habitats.

Latest income

£10.9m

Expenditure

£8.9m

Financial year end

2025-03-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2021-03-31 £7.0m £6.4m
2022-03-31 £9.5m £8.0m
2023-03-31 £6.9m £7.7m
2024-03-31 £8.7m £8.3m
2025-03-31 £10.9m £8.9m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-03-31

Income mix

Donations & legacies £6.3m
Charitable activities £446k
Trading £1.2m
Investment income £316k
Total income £10.9m

Spending

Charitable spend £5.8m
Raising funds £3.0m
Grants to institutions £0
Governance £222k
Total expenditure £8.9m

Balance sheet

Reserves £2.7m
Total funds £20.2m
— restricted £1.7m
— unrestricted £18.5m
— endowment £0
Total assets £20.2m
Cash £6.0m

People

Employees 156

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Education/training
  • Environment/conservation/heritage

Who it helps

  • The General Public/mankind

How it works

  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Other Charitable Activities

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.