TORBAY COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST
Dedicated to conservation of natural environment of Torbay, provision of recreational facilities and environmental education. We manage 1700 acres of land, run a busy countryside events programme, lead school visits, helped by a substantial team of volunteers, carry out habitat management tasks, wildlife surveys and community involvement projects and advise other land managers on good practice.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a consolidated deficit of £514,408 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with unrestricted funds in deficit to the extent of £3,464,040. Per the trustees' report, the group's cash resources were severely depleted, and the trustees acknowledge a material uncertainty regarding the ability to continue as a going concern due to the precarious financial position and reliance on council support.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £60,001 - £70,000 - 1” — page 31
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: Group Group 2024 2023 , No. No. In the band £60,001 - £70,000 - 1” — page 31
“Trading activities 4 - - 2,017,212 2,017,212 2,135,881” — page 16
“However, at 31 March 2024, the Trust's consolidated free reserves were in deficit to the extent of £3,464,040” — page 8
“However, the Trustees also acknowledge that, given the deficits incurred, the precarious financial position of the Trust and that an increase in council support is not guaranteed, a material uncertainty exists in relation to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the Trust and Group's ability to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business and to continue as a going concern.” — page 7
“Payments totalling £Nil (2023: £Nil) have been made to a company owned by a Trustee. These payments were made after the Trustee resigned in the year, and the Trustee resigned as a result of the services they were planning to offer the Trust.” — page 46
“Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust is also an admitted body in the Devon County pension scheme with 1 member (2023: 1). The scheme is a multi-employer final salary scheme which is currently showing a deficit.” — page 44
“The Charity has a wholly owned subsidiary, Torbay Coast & Countryside Enterprises Limited (‘TCCE’).” — page 10
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- Barbara Kingchair
- Dr John Robert Lowes
- Kevin Mowat
- Matthew David Abbott
- Simon Craig Pinder
- Timothy James Herbert
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | — | — |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.1m | £3.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.3m | £3.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.3m | £3.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.7m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is TORBAY COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a consolidated deficit of £514,408 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with unrestricted funds in deficit to the extent of £3,464,040. Per the trustees' report, the group's cash resources were severely depleted, and the trustees acknowledge a material uncertainty regarding the ability to continue as a going concern due to the precarious financial position and reliance on council support. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Bishop Fleming LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of TORBAY COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/07/2025 | £249k | "#HP Empowering People: Building Volunteer Capacity and Leadership at TCCT whilst demonstrating the social and economic impact." |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/11/2024 | £12k | Garden for the Community |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £28k | GCA AME RPA DELINKED PAYMENTS |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £2k | GCA PROG DEL RPA COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £58k | GCA DEL RPA UK ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £37k | GCA PROG DEL RPA BPS DOMESTIC 16 OCT |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/09/2012 | £1.0m | "Cockington Country Park - Torbay's Green Heart" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/06/2008 | £851k | "Berry Head on the Edge" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/09/2003 | £32k | "Berry Head Future Heritage - PPG" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/07/2000 | £14k | "Cockington Park - Restoration Plan" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £30k |
| THE ASDA FOUNDATION | 1 | £29k |
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY | 1 | £10k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| TEES VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF DEVON | 1 | £3k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- TORBAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LTD
- TORBAY TIGERS BASKETBALL CLUB
- TRUST FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING
- TEESSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST
- TEES VALLEY WILDLIFE TRUST LTD
- THE SOIL ASSOCIATION LAND TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORBAY COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST | £3.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | material uncertainty |
| TORBAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LTD | £2.7m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| TORBAY TIGERS BASKETBALL CLUB | £102k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| TRUST FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING | £1.1m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| TEESSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | £693k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEES VALLEY WILDLIFE TRUST LTD | £708k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |