WALES ENVIRONMENT LINK
Registered charity 1022675 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as LINK, WALES LINK, WALES WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE LINK, WEL
Our mission is for the WEL network to be the primary NGO sector influencer of environmental policy, legislation and practice in Wales, respected for our members expertise and advice and at the centre of government decision making.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds carried forward at 31 March 2025 were £339,846, which the Trustees consider appropriate given funding uncertainties. The charity reported a net income of £63,575 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing from £274,721 to £339,846. Staffing levels increased to four employees, and the organization maintains a healthy financial position while seeking diversified income sources.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Note 14 states no related party transactions other than those in notes 6, 7, and 9. Note 6 lists donations from member organizations (RSPB, Wildlife Trusts Wales, etc.). Note 7 lists staff costs. Note 9 lists benefits in kind from members. These are standard member contributions/donations rather than commercial related-party transactions with trustees or connected entities, but are disclosed as related party disclosures.
“There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025 other than those disclosed in note 6, 7 and 9 of the financial statements.” — page 45
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
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- ROGER THOMASchair · trustee of 2 other charities
- Arpana Chunilal
- BEVERLEY PENNEY
- Jeevan Kaur
- Jennifer Mary Anderson
- Owen Glyn Derbyshire
- RACHEL CAROLINE SHARP
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout Wales
Income and spending
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Is WALES ENVIRONMENT LINK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds carried forward at 31 March 2025 were £339,846, which the Trustees consider appropriate given funding uncertainties. The charity reported a net income of £63,575 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing from £274,721 to £339,846. Staffing levels increased to four employees, and the organization maintains a healthy financial position while seeking diversified income sources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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