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Registered charity · No. 281213Charitable company42 Wharf Road

The British Ecological Society

The British Ecological Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, based in 42 Wharf Road.

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The British Ecological Society is a registered charity (number 281213) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £6,265,000 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about The British Ecological Society?

Registered charity number
281213
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
42 Wharf Road
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£6,265,000

What does The British Ecological Society do?

The British Ecological Society is a scientific society for all those interested in ecology. Our vision is to advance ecology and make it count. We achieve this by developing ecological science and scientists; improving the quality of education and capacity building; promoting the use of ecological science and building collaborative partnerships.

What causes is The British Ecological Society registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Ecological Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The British Ecological Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The British Ecological Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. The British Ecological Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 281213) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is The British Ecological Society's charity number?
The British Ecological Society's charity number is 281213. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 281213?
Search 281213 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The British Ecological Society do?
The British Ecological Society is a scientific society for all those interested in ecology. Our vision is to advance ecology and make it count. We achieve this by developing ecological science and scientists; improving the quality of education and capacity building; promoting the use of ecological science and building collaborative partnerships.
Does The British Ecological Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Ecological 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 Ecological Society?
The British Ecological Society's website is http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.