Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Bristol Naturalists' Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.
Bristol Naturalists' Society (number 235494) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Bristol Naturalists' Society do?
Organises walks and talks, carries out surveys and research into the natural history of the region, publishes two journals annually, the Avon Bird Report, and Nature in Avon, supports other conservation activity in the region.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bristol Naturalists' Society
Answers Bristol Naturalists' Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Bristol Naturalists' Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Bristol Naturalists' Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Bns
Where it says it operates
Bristol City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Bristol Naturalists' Society registered for?
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Is Bristol Naturalists' Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bristol Naturalists' Society as a registered charity (number 235494) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bristol Naturalists' Society's charity number?
Bristol Naturalists' Society's charity number is 235494. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 235494?
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What does Bristol Naturalists' Society do?
Organises walks and talks, carries out surveys and research into the natural history of the region, publishes two journals annually, the Avon Bird Report, and Nature in Avon, supports other conservation activity in the region.
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How can I donate to Bristol Naturalists' Society?
Bristol Naturalists' Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.bristolnats.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bristol Naturalists' Society?
The register records Bristol Naturalists' Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Bristol Naturalists' Society's trustees paid?
Bristol Naturalists' Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bristol Naturalists' Society registered as a charity?
Bristol Naturalists' Society was entered on the register on 7 December 1971.