THE NATURESAVE TRUST
The Naturesave Trust was formed to promote and encourage the protection, preservation and improvement of the environment for the benefit of the public, in particular by encouraging the greater adoption of sustainable development through the funding of specific environment and conservation projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net assets decreased from £287,217 to £134,287 due to higher payments than receipts. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of approximately £5,000, which is significantly below its actual unrestricted reserves of £134,287. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating compliant financial reporting.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants and donations 123,430”
“It is the policy of the charity to seek to maintain a balance in the region of £5,000 for the purpose of maintaining the level of income for future grants.” — page 4
“During the year the Charity received £50,000 (2024 - £76,082) from Naturesave Policies Limited.” — page 7
Trustees
- Christopher John Pitt
- David Robert Moore
- Georgina Allen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £101k | £148k |
| 31/08/2024 | £88k | £115k |
| 31/08/2023 | £66k | £34k |
| 31/08/2022 | £68k | £33k |
| 31/08/2021 | £66k | £40k |
Common questions
Is THE NATURESAVE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net assets decreased from £287,217 to £134,287 due to higher payments than receipts. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of approximately £5,000, which is significantly below its actual unrestricted reserves of £134,287. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating compliant financial reporting. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 4 | £1.4m |
| UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation | 3 | £500k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 2 | £600k |
| Moto Foundation | 2 | £476k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 2 | £350k |
| THE CONSTANCE TRAVIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £340k |
| THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST | 2 | £116k |
| THE FALCONER FAMILY TRUST | 2 | £93k |
Charities like this
- THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST FOUNDATION
- WORLD LAND TRUST
- TEESSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST
- HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT WILDLIFE TRUST
- THE WOODLAND TRUST
- NORTHUMBERLAND WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NATURESAVE TRUST | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST FOUNDATION | £211k | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| WORLD LAND TRUST | £9.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEESSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | £693k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT WILDLIFE TRUST | £9.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WOODLAND TRUST | £89.4m | — | — | below | 17.3% | no doubt |