The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

THE British Deer Society

Registered charity 1069663 Registered since 1998

Operates: Throughout England And Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

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9
trustees on the board
5.9y median 7y
average tenure
11y
longest tenure
5
trustees past 6 years
14.6y
average years in governance
7 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
8
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Animals 9Education/training 9Environment/conservation/heritage 8General Charitable Purposes 1

Commercial experience

Professional services 19Manufacturing 3Construction 2

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Contact

Websitewww.bds.org.uk
Emailh.q@bds.org.uk
Phone01425655434
AddressTHE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY, THE WALLED GARDEN, BURGATE MANOR, FORDINGBRIDGE, SP6 1EF

Finances

£932,197 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£612,165£727,190
2021£737,776£704,113
2022£783,400£804,096
2023£813,627£825,960
2024£932,197£968,835

What it does

What

Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritageOther Charitable Purposes

Who

Other Charities Or Voluntary BodiesOther Defined GroupsThe General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Human ResourcesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes ResearchActs As An Umbrella Or Resource BodyOther Charitable Activities

Charitable objects

The Charity’s objects (‘Objects’) are: 4.1. The promotion in the public interest of research into the habits of and the scientific study of deer and, as appropriate, other feral or free-ranging ungulates in the British Isles (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands) with particular reference to their relationship to the natural habitat, forestry, agriculture and areas to which the public have access4.2. The promotion in the public interest of knowledge of methods of management, humane treatment and humane control of deer and, as appropriate, other feral or free-ranging ungulates

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED ON 23 DECEMBER 1997. AS AMENDED ON 09 MAY 1999 AS AMENDED ON 16 JUN 2001AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 13 MAY 2012 as amended on 12 Jun 2023 as amended on 12 Jun 2024

Trustees (9)

9trustees
62median age
0aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

THE British Deer Society · 03485785 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 23/12/1997

6 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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