THE WEST KENT BADGER GROUP

Charity number: 1214038
Recently registered

Charity overview

This charity has been recently registered - it does not need to update its information until 10 months after its first financial period ends

Activities - how the charity spends its money

Information on the charity's activities is not available.

What, who, how, where

What the charity does:
  • Animals
  • Environment/conservation/heritage
Who the charity helps:
  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
  • The General Public/mankind
How the charity helps:
  • Provides Other Finance
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
Where the charity operates:
  • Kent

Governance

Registration history:
  • 09 July 2025: CIO registration
Organisation type:
CIO
Other names:

No other names

Gift aid:
No information available
Other regulators:
No information available
Policies:
No policies declared
Land and property:
No information available

Trustees

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6 Trustee(s)

Name Role Date of appointment Other trusteeships Reporting status of other trusteeships
SHEILA MARY BIRKIN Chair
None on record
Jeffrey Cater Trustee
None on record
BARBARA BARTHOLOMEW Trustee
None on record
Kathleen Ann Foster Trustee
Bough Beech Residents Account Trust
Received: On time
Andrew John Palmer BSc Trustee
None on record
Alexander Paul Hills Trustee
None on record

Financial history

This charity was registered recently. It does not have to provide information until 10 months after its first financial period.

Accounts and annual returns

This is a newly registered charity - accounts and annual return not required yet. The charity does not need to update its information until 10 months after its first financial period ends.

Governing document

Governing document

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It is not the full text of the charity's governing document.

CIO - ASSOCIATION Registered 09 Jul 2025

Charitable objects

TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF BADGERS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN WEST KENT AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, IN PARTICULAR BY: A) PROTECTING BADGERS AND THEIR HABITATS FROM HARM, DISTURBANCE, AND ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES, ENSURING THEIR LONG-TERM SURVIVAL AND THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS; B) EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT BADGER CONSERVATION, THE ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF BADGERS, AND THE LEGAL PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE LAWS; C) RAISING AWARENESS OF THE THREATS FACED BY BADGERS, SUCH AS HABITAT LOSS, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT, AND PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR TOWARD WILDLIFE; D) CONDUCTING AND SUPPORTING RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF BADGER POPULATIONS, BEHAVIOUR, HEALTH, AND CONSERVATION NEEDS, PUBLISHING THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH; E) ENGAGING IN MONITORING ACTIVITIES THAT TRACK THE HEALTH AND DISTRIBUTION OF BADGER POPULATIONS, PROVIDING VALUABLE DATA FOR CONSERVATION EFFORTS AND POLICY INFLUENCE; F) COLLABORATING WITH WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTRES, VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANISATIONS TO ENSURE PROPER CARE FOR BADGERS IN DISTRESS; G) SECURING FUNDING FOR BADGER WELFARE AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS THROUGH DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS, ENSURING THAT FINANCIAL RESOURCES ARE USED EFFECTIVELY TO FULFIL THE GROUP’S MISSION H) DISTRIBUTING RESOURCES FOR WILDLIFE PROTECTION PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND RESEARCH FOCUSED ON BADGER CONSERVATION; I) FOSTERING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN BADGER WELFARE EFFORTS BY RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTING VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSIST IN MONITORING, FUNDRAISING, EDUCATION, AND RESCUE ACTIVITIES; J) CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES, SCHOOLS, AND ORGANISATIONS TO ENCOURAGE A GREATER COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR BADGER PROTECTION; K) PROVIDING ADVICE AND GUIDANCE WHERE BADGERS MAY BE INHABITING AREAS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE PUBLIC; L) PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR SIMILAR ANIMAL CONSERVATION GROUPS OPERATING WITHIN (OR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO) THE WEST KENT AREA WHERE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SAID GROUP DO NOT CONFLICT WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS GROUP.

Area of benefit

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LOCAL

Contact information

Address:
2 BOW TERRACE
WATERINGBURY
MAIDSTONE
KENT
ME18 5DW
Phone:
07366247747
Email:
westkentbadgergroup@yahoo.co.uk
Website:

https://wkbg.org.uk/ Open in new window