MOUNT EDGCUMBE CORNISH BEE GROUP

Registration #1177493 · Registered

mt.edgcumbe@plymouth.gov.uk

Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park Mount Edgcumbe PL10 1HZ

57
out of 100
Good Standing

The charity operates from an apiary in one of the formal gardens at Mt Edgcumbe Country Park, England's first Native Honey Bee Reserve. The conservation programme is used to educate the public about the importance of pollinators and to help beekeepers improve their own stock using best practice guidelines. Activities include open days, demonstrations, courses, citizen science and public events.

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About MOUNT EDGCUMBE CORNISH BEE GROUP

MOUNT EDGCUMBE CORNISH BEE GROUP is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1177493). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 57/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), MOUNT EDGCUMBE CORNISH BEE GROUP reported a total income of £3,021 and total expenditure of £5,235, a spending ratio of 173% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, MOUNT EDGCUMBE CORNISH BEE GROUP describes its activities as follows: The charity operates from an apiary in one of the formal gardens at Mt Edgcumbe Country Park, England's first Native Honey Bee Reserve. The conservation programme is used to educate the public about the importance of pollinators and to help beekeepers improve their own stock using best practice guidelines. Activities include open days, demonstrations, courses, citizen science and public events. Our analysis has identified 2 high-severity concerns for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (2)

High
Filing: Filed late in 3 of 5 years
High
Financial: Spending £5,235 vs income £3,021 — ratio 1.7x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency17 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 173.3% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£3,021£5,235173%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026