ROCKINGHAM FOREST TRUST
Registered charity 1050157 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Management of Stanwick Lakes Country Park in Northamptonshire, a social enterprise, and SSSI siteEducational and heritage programmes for schools and communities linked with our environmental conservation and heritage work.Health and well-being activities which reach out to those at disadvantage who most benefit from contact with the natural world
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a group net surplus of £7,448 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a significant profit from its trading subsidiary which offset a deficit in charitable activities. Unrestricted reserves stood at £208,318, representing approximately four months of operating costs, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operational capacity. The charity exited the Local Government Pension Scheme, resulting in a £69,000 settlement payment, and maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“The principal Charity income for the year arose from grants receivable (£431,705), which included the Department of the Environment's Rural Payments Agency (£22,362), Donations & Gifts (£78,986), bank interest received (£3,984) and other miscellaneous income (£9,658).” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three-six months (held: £208k)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should maintain an operational capacity of three-six months.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity recharged salary costs to its trading subsidiary, RF Trust Enterprises Limited, which is a related party as it is controlled by the charity's trustees.
“During the year Rockingham Forest Trust recharged salary costs to RF Trust Enterprises Limited of £389,633 (2024 - £428,296). During the year Rockingham Forest Trust received a distribution under corporate gift aid from RF Trust Enterprises Limited of £159,680 (2024 - £52,845). At the year end the amount owed by RF Trust Enterprises Limited was £90,437 (2024 - £7,462).” — page 38
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: RF Trust Enterprises Limited
“The charity holds 100% of RF Trust Enterprises Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales. The principle activity of the company is running the operations of Stanwick Lakes.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Azets Audit Services. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "within" (FY2025).
Comparing this charity’s FY2024 and FY2025 accounts as analysed by this site.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£944k
Reported reserves equal ~1.3 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Other trading activities (68% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 57.8% of total income — above the 90th percentile for charities its size (median 5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Aidan Phillips · trustee of 1 other charity
- Amanda Joanne Johnson
- Duncan Childs
- Dzikamai Charles Mabvaro
- Gemma Martin
- Helen Sillitto
- Laura Elizabeth Koch
- Natalie Louise Ellis
- Tracey Coton
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northamptonshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ROCKINGHAM FOREST TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a group net surplus of £7,448 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a significant profit from its trading subsidiary which offset a deficit in charitable activities. Unrestricted reserves stood at £208,318, representing approximately four months of operating costs, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operational capacity. The charity exited the Local Government Pension Scheme, resulting in a £69,000 settlement payment, and maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
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