MADLEY ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY CENTRE (MESC)
EDUCATION/TRAININGENVIRONMENT/CONSERVATION/HERITAGE
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, THROUGH THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A FACILITY FOR THE PURPOSES OF COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that income exceeded expenditure by £7,258.29 for the year 2024-2025, which the trustees describe as an excellent result due to careful budgeting and a substantial National Lottery grant. The filing notes that the accounts were qualified by an independent examiner, Mr. Alan King, who signed them as correct.
What the accounts disclose
“Total grant funding and donations for 2024/25: £28,260.60” — page 2
“This year’s accounts and report have been qualified by an independent accountant examiner, Mr. Alan King who had signed and dated them as correct.”
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- MAUREEN VENNchair
- Fiona Macklin
- Lucy Sockett
- NICK WOOD
- Sabrina Haddock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £52k | £45k |
| 30/04/2024 | £42k | £42k |
| 30/04/2023 | £28k | £42k |
| 30/04/2022 | £34k | £40k |
| 30/04/2021 | £65k | £46k |
Common questions
Is MADLEY ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY CENTRE (MESC) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that income exceeded expenditure by £7,258.29 for the year 2024-2025, which the trustees describe as an excellent result due to careful budgeting and a substantial National Lottery grant. The filing notes that the accounts were qualified by an independent examiner, Mr. Alan King, who signed them as correct. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/09/2024 | £20k | Working Wetlands |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/10/2019 | £10k | Volunteering for Our Future |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2013 | £10k | Visitor Toilets at MESC |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/05/2009 | £5k | Green Minds |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/09/2007 | £3k | Your Say |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/10/2004 | £13k | Family Day |