PORTLAND BIRD OBSERVATORY AND FIELD CENTRE

About PORTLAND BIRD OBSERVATORY AND FIELD CENTRE

PORTLAND BIRD OBSERVATORY AND FIELD CENTRE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1164156). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), PORTLAND BIRD OBSERVATORY AND FIELD CENTRE reported a total income of £193,783 and total expenditure of £291,703, a spending ratio of 151% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, PORTLAND BIRD OBSERVATORY AND FIELD CENTRE describes its activities as follows: Operates at Portland Bill a bird observatory and field centre for the study of bird migration and other aspects of the natural history of the Isle of Portland; publishes and distributes useful results of this work; promotes and participates in the conservation of the natural environment of the Isle of Portland; preserves and maintains the historic building known as the Old Lower Light. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 150.5% of income spent on charitable work