Natural history societies consultation report
Are natural history societies struggling?
There is a common perception that many natural history societies are suffering from a decline in membership and have difficulty attracting young members.
To investigate the facts, OPAL carried out a consultation to learn more about natural history societies, their members and the way they work.
The results were encouraging, with 81% of responding groups either maintaining membership at the same level, or growing.
Are you a member of a natural history society? How does your group compare with our nationwide results?
What’s in the report?
• Member analysis (age, gender and number)
• Income and funding sources
• Staff and volunteer recruitment
• SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
• Support requested by societies to help them improve their work.
You can view and download the full report here
If you have any comments on the report or require further information email Lucy Carter.