UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSERVATION FORUM
Education and TrainingEnvironment, conservation and heritage
Latest income
£577k
Latest spending
£521k
Registered
1996
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted general fund decreased significantly to £165,420 from £385,141 in the prior year, driven by a transfer of £240,544 into a designated legacy fund. The trustees report that the overall financial position remains challenging due to limited regular income for core activities, relying heavily on voluntary effort and project-based funding. Despite these challenges, the total funds increased to £486,422, supported by investment income and the receipt of legacy funds.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £165k; policy: all reserves required to meet commitments)
“The purpose of the reserves held is to fund the activities in UK Overseas Territories and to fund the support of these activities in the UK. It is envisaged that all the reserves held will be required to meet these commitments.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Dr Mike Pienkowski (£11,400), Mrs Ann Pienkowski (£1,750), and Sarita Francis (£2,602 via MNT) received remuneration/fees for externally funded projects.
“One trustee and two related parties (2024 – two trustees and two related parties) were paid remuneration and/or fees in the year ended 31st March 2025 (2024: £36,880) for externally funded projects” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr Mike Pienkowski received £11,400 consultancy fees for DPLUS155/192 projects; returned £9,120 as donation.
“Dr Mike Pienkowski received consultancy fees of £11,400 for services to Darwin Montserrat projects . From these fees, Dr Pienkowski returned a sum of £9,120 by way of an unconditional donation against which Gift Aid of £2,280 will also be recovered by UKOTCF.”
“Similarly, Mrs Ann Pienkowski, wife of Dr Pienkowski, received consultancy fee of £1,750 for services to the DPLUS155 project. From this fee, Mrs Pienkowski returned a sum of £1,400 by way of an unconditional donation against which Gift Aid of £350 will also be recovered by UKOTCF” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mrs Ann Pienkowski received £1,750 consultancy fee for DPLUS155; returned £1,400 as donation.
“Dr Mike Pienkowski received consultancy fees of £11,400 for services to Darwin Montserrat projects . From these fees, Dr Pienkowski returned a sum of £9,120 by way of an unconditional donation against which Gift Aid of £2,280 will also be recovered by UKOTCF.”
“Similarly, Mrs Ann Pienkowski, wife of Dr Pienkowski, received consultancy fee of £1,750 for services to the DPLUS155 project. From this fee, Mrs Pienkowski returned a sum of £1,400 by way of an unconditional donation against which Gift Aid of £350 will also be recovered by UKOTCF” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Montserrat National Trust (related party via Trustee Sarita Francis) charged £2,602 for project management services.
“Dr Mike Pienkowski received consultancy fees of £11,400 for services to Darwin Montserrat projects . From these fees, Dr Pienkowski returned a sum of £9,120 by way of an unconditional donation against which Gift Aid of £2,280 will also be recovered by UKOTCF.”
“Similarly, Mrs Ann Pienkowski, wife of Dr Pienkowski, received consultancy fee of £1,750 for services to the DPLUS155 project. From this fee, Mrs Pienkowski returned a sum of £1,400 by way of an unconditional donation against which Gift Aid of £350 will also be recovered by UKOTCF” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£577k
Total spending
£521k
Reserves (reported)
£470k
Employees
0
Trustees
- Dr MICHAEL WILLIAM PIENKOWSKIchair
- ANDREW JOHN PEARCE
- Alexander John Randall
- Dr KATHLEEN MARY McNary
- Dr KEITH JOSEPH BENSUSAN
- Dr Nigel Robert Haywood CVO
- Helena Fay Bennett
- JOAN LORRAINE WALLEY
- Leigh Sheridan Morris
- Myles Gavin Darrell
- SARITA VIOLETA FRANCIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £577k | £521k |
| 31/03/2024 | £721k | £399k |
| 31/03/2023 | £362k | £338k |
| 31/03/2022 | £266k | £262k |
| 31/03/2021 | £302k | £273k |
Common questions
Is UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSERVATION FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted general fund decreased significantly to £165,420 from £385,141 in the prior year, driven by a transfer of £240,544 into a designated legacy fund. The trustees report that the overall financial position remains challenging due to limited regular income for core activities, relying heavily on voluntary effort and project-based funding. Despite these challenges, the total funds increased to £486,422, supported by investment income and the receipt of legacy funds. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Just Audit & Assurance Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BAGRI FOUNDATION | 1 | £698k |
| THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £170k |
| THE 4814 TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £25k |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £15k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £9k |
| The Parochial Church Council of Godalming Minster | 1 | £2k |
| THE CORNERSTONE WORKS LTD | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSERVATION FORUM | £577k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| OCCA House | £1.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CRESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL FUND | £349k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TRUELL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION | £0 | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Culture& Arts and Heritage | £523k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEING HUMANITARIAN | £117k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |