The British Dam Society (number 1113476) 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 The British Dam Society do?
BDS exists to advance the education of the public and the profession in technical subjects relating to planning, design, construction, maintenance, operation, safety, environmental and social issues relating to dams.BDS produces the Dams & Reservoirs journal, organises a number of meetings and conferences both nationally and internationally and also acts as the UK National Committee of ICOLD.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The British Dam Society
Answers The British Dam Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 does not record The British Dam Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The British Dam Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Bds
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
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 The British Dam Society registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Dam Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The British Dam Society.
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The register data used for this profile lists The British Dam Society as a registered charity (number 1113476) 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 The British Dam Society's charity number?
The British Dam Society's charity number is 1113476. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1113476?
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What does The British Dam Society do?
BDS exists to advance the education of the public and the profession in technical subjects relating to planning, design, construction, maintenance, operation, safety, environmental and social issues relating to dams.BDS produces the Dams & Reservoirs journal, organises a number of meetings and conferences both nationally and internationally and also acts as the UK National Committee of ICOLD.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Dam Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to The British Dam Society?
The British Dam Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.britishdams.org. 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 The British Dam Society?
The register does not record The British Dam Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The British Dam Society's trustees paid?
The British Dam Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The British Dam Society registered as a charity?
The British Dam Society was entered on the register on 29 March 2006.