Field Studies Council
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Our charitable activities are the 'bringing of environmental understanding to all'. We do this by the advancement of outdoor education, the protection of the environment and the pursuit of field studies.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Field Studies Council has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 1963, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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18 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
Ive been on a few courses run by the FSC over the years, they have all proved good value and brilliant fun. learning with a group of like minded adults in a relxed setting. Tutors have always been knowledgable and experienced in the media taught, with expert tuition skills.Accommodation, though more basic at some centers, is always warm and comfortable. Usually of Youth Hostel style and standards, not hotel star rated. This keeps prices down to being affordable for most.
Trustpilot
I have attended FSC courses online for years and they are always excellent, whether they are one off talks or actual courses. I would highly recommend.
Trustpilot
Full disclosure, I’m an employee of this organisation, but I wasn’t asked to do this & am leaving a review as a paying customer. I received no staff discount. I took my daughter to a butterfly families day at Field Studies Council Amersham in August 2025. We took our own packed lunch & spent the whole day at the centre, looking at insects, doing some arts & crafts & following a woodland trail with a number of activities on. We even found a little frog! My 6 year old daughter loved the day as much as I did. The staff were very knowledgeable & professional. We could park our car on site, the toilet facilities were clean & we will definitely be going back! The low price was well worth the day we had.
How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 6 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 18 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Field Studies Council
Field Studies Council is a registered education nonprofit based in Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £19M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 3 community reviews with an average rating of 5.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 4.0/5 based on 3 reviews.
Based on official filings, Field Studies Council has £19M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Our charitable activities are the 'bringing of environmental understanding to all'. We do this by the advancement of outdoor education, the protection of the environment and the pursuit of field studies. Field Studies Council is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.
Field Studies Council is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Field Studies Council's registered charity number is 313364. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Field Studies Council is located in Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
Field Studies Council is based in Shrewsbury in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Field Studies Council
- What is Field Studies Council?
- Field Studies Council is a education charitable company based in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. Our charitable activities are the 'bringing of environmental understanding to all'. We do this by the advancement of outdoor education, the protection of the environment and the pursuit of field studies.
- When was Field Studies Council founded?
- Field Studies Council was founded in 1963.
- Where is Field Studies Council located?
- Headquartered in Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Field Studies Council's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £18.7 million. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Field Studies Council trustworthy?
- Field Studies Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Field Studies Council's website?
- https://www.field-studies-council.org
- Are donations to Field Studies Council tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.