THE SAYERS CROFT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL TRUST
We provide opportunities for mainly young people to enjoy, learn about, understand and care for the natural environment. We do this by organising activity and study programmes for local schools, out of school visits, youth clubs, local families and special needs groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £15,132 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £238,068. This figure is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £50,000, representing more than six months of reduced running costs. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“We aim to keep an unrestricted general reserve of at least six-months reduced running costs (£50,000).” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- BRUCE DEANchair
- Annika Marie Rice
- Carol Franklin-Adams
- Edward Robert Breeveld
- Linda Mason
- Penelope Morris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £107k | £92k |
| 31/05/2024 | £86k | £81k |
| 31/05/2023 | £61k | £70k |
| 31/05/2022 | £85k | £70k |
| 31/05/2021 | £75k | £59k |
Common questions
Is THE SAYERS CROFT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £15,132 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £238,068. This figure is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £50,000, representing more than six months of reduced running costs. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SAYERS CROFT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SAYERS CROFT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL TRUST as a grant recipient include THE SHANLY FOUNDATION, THE TRUEMARK TRUST, THE DE BRYE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE S M B TRUST, THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SHANLY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £25k | |
| THE SHANLY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | FY2024 | £6k | |
| THE DE BRYE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE S M B TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2015 | £10k | Sayers Croft Trust Local Nature Reserve |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2013 | £5k | Take Action - Sayers Croft Trust Volunteer Group |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/03/2006 | £5k | Residential Week |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/01/2005 | £4k | Out of School Programme |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 30/09/2004 | £2k | "This Registered Charity Would Use An Award To Organise A Residential Reunion For Evacuees At Their Original Evacuation Camp (Sayers Croft Ce" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/09/2004 | £15k | Residential Reunion for Evacuees |