The British Deer Society
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The charity aims to increase awareness and understanding of wild deer and the importance of conserving their position and role in the environment. We promote ethically sound management practice working to ensure that their welfare is respected by all who come into contact with deer.We deliver a programme of research, education and training, working in partnership with other organisations.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The British Deer Society with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
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- 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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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. THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY 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.
THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY 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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How it stacks up against peers
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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The British Deer Society
The British Deer Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Fordingbridge, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 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 £914K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The British Deer Society has £914K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The charity aims to increase awareness and understanding of wild deer and the importance of conserving their position and role in the environment. We promote ethically sound management practice working to ensure that their welfare is respected by all who come into contact with deer.We deliver a programme of research, education and training, working in partnership with other organisations. The British Deer Society is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1998.
The British Deer Society 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.
The British Deer Society's registered charity number is 1069663. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The British Deer Society is located in Fordingbridge, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
The British Deer Society is based in Fordingbridge 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 The British Deer Society
- What is The British Deer Society?
- The British Deer Society is a education charitable company based in Fordingbridge, United Kingdom. The charity aims to increase awareness and understanding of wild deer and the importance of conserving their position and role in the environment. We promote ethically sound management practice working to ensure that their welfare is respected by all who come into contact with deer.We deliver a programme of research, education and training, working in partnership with other organisations.
- When was The British Deer Society founded?
- The British Deer Society was founded in 1998.
- Where is The British Deer Society located?
- Headquartered in Fordingbridge, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The British Deer Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £914,190. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The British Deer Society trustworthy?
- The British Deer Society 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 The British Deer Society's website?
- https://www.bds.org.uk
- Are donations to The British Deer Society 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.