THE LOWER MOSS WOOD EDUCATIONAL NATURE RESERVE AND WILD LIFE HOSPITAL
Lower Moss Wood is an educational nature reserve and wildlife hospital . It provides a place for schools, disabled visitors, environmental groups and others to come and learn about conservation and the environment. The wildlife hospital takes in any orphaned, sick or injured wild animal or bird for care. Lower Moss Wood is also a private nature reserve.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £55,109 at the end of the year, a decrease from the previous year's £50,629 but described by trustees as providing a 'decent buffer' after a period of financial challenge. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £4,480, supported by significant donations and legacies, while total expenditure exceeded total income for the period.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Jane Nortonchair
- Alex Boag-Munroe
- Ruth Pople
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £114k | £109k |
| 31/12/2023 | £78k | £144k |
| 31/12/2022 | £101k | £150k |
| 31/12/2021 | £110k | £105k |
| 31/12/2020 | £86k | £85k |
Common questions
Is THE LOWER MOSS WOOD EDUCATIONAL NATURE RESERVE AND WILD LIFE HOSPITAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £55,109 at the end of the year, a decrease from the previous year's £50,629 but described by trustees as providing a 'decent buffer' after a period of financial challenge. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £4,480, supported by significant donations and legacies, while total expenditure exceeded total income for the period. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2011 | £8k | Accessible Nature |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- SOUTH ESSEX WILDLIFE HOSPITAL
- THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
- MOUSEHOLE WILD BIRD HOSPITAL AND SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- Vale Wildlife Hospital
- MOULSECOOMB FOREST GARDEN AND WILDLIFE PROJECT
- WILL WOODLANDS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LOWER MOSS WOOD EDUCATIONAL NATURE RESERVE AND WILD LIFE HOSPITAL | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH ESSEX WILDLIFE HOSPITAL | £470k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| MOUSEHOLE WILD BIRD HOSPITAL AND SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Vale Wildlife Hospital | £848k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MOULSECOOMB FOREST GARDEN AND WILDLIFE PROJECT | £119k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |