PENSYCHNANT FOUNDATION
The Pensychnant Foundation works with many local naturalists and wildlife organizations, to foster the public's appreciation and understanding of wildlife and wildlife conservation, and to record and safeguard the wildlife and natural beauty of Wales
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £2,858.07 for the year, with total monetary assets increasing to £147,333.89. The trustees note that the current reserve fund is estimated at about £5,000, which they state is 'woefully insufficient' given potential repair costs exceeding £500,000. The accounts also disclose a significant legal transition from a charitable trust to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) that was not completed by year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“Tea & cakes (&wine) 8,625.98”
“Timothy Stott is both Landlord of Pensychnant Estate and Trustee. Julian Thompson (warden) lives at Pensychnant, for which a full market rent is paid to the Pensychnant Foundation.” — page 4
Trustees
- Barbara Winrow
- Marc Hughes
- Mark Sheridan
- TIMOTHY GREGORY STOTT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £62k | £59k |
| 29/02/2024 | £51k | £71k |
| 28/02/2023 | £46k | £36k |
| 28/02/2022 | £35k | £41k |
| 28/02/2021 | £76k | £43k |
Common questions
Is PENSYCHNANT FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £2,858.07 for the year, with total monetary assets increasing to £147,333.89. The trustees note that the current reserve fund is estimated at about £5,000, which they state is 'woefully insufficient' given potential repair costs exceeding £500,000. The accounts also disclose a significant legal transition from a charitable trust to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) that was not completed by year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/07/2006 | £5k | Moth recording workshops |