BUXTON CONSERVATION TRUST
The charity's objectives are to manage and enhance the Stiffkey Wildlife Reserve in Norfolk.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,353 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by investment losses that outweighed income and charitable expenditure. Despite this, unrestricted reserves increased to £65,053, and the Trustees consider the financial position satisfactory with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees are conscious of the current need to maintain unrestricted reserves sufficient to meet planned as well as unforeseen fluctuations in income and expenditure and aim to maintain a cash balance of £10,000 in the bank account at all times.” — page 4
“A J F Buxton, Trustee, is also a director of Stiffkey Farms Ltd, from whom the charity received rent of £22,000 (2024 - £22,000) during the year. The charity paid £22,500 (2024 - £42,500) to Stiffkey Farms Ltd in respect of a contribution towards the costs of its conservation activities during the year.” — page 16
Trustees
- David Drummond Marrischair
- HENRY GREVILLE CATOR
- MR JAMES BUXTON
- henry james aubrey buxton
- thomas foster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £47k | £36k |
| 31/03/2024 | £46k | £61k |
| 31/03/2023 | £126k | £89k |
| 31/03/2022 | £110k | £97k |
| 31/03/2021 | £60k | £61k |
Common questions
Is BUXTON CONSERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,353 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by investment losses that outweighed income and charitable expenditure. Despite this, unrestricted reserves increased to £65,053, and the Trustees consider the financial position satisfactory with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.