THE BOSTON WOODS TRUST
Acquiring arable land in an arc close to Boston & creating woodland & wild flower meadows & parkland. We create all-weather paths & appropriate car parking to encourage visitors to walk. The eventual plan includes lakes, an amphitheatre & a "Snail Hill". Currently the trust owns 76 acres and leases 32 acres out of a planned 3000 acres.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £855,273, with the trustees considering this level adequate despite noting that further land acquisitions would require additional funds. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £18,844 for the year, supported by significant incoming resources from donations and grants.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Stephen Philip Elwoodchair
- ADRIAN BENNETT ISAAC
- CLAIRE MARY ELWOOD DR
- FRANCES EVELYN BROOKS
- GEORGE HENRY DANBY
- IAN DOUGLAS NIXON
- Simon Walsh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £131k | £112k |
| 31/03/2024 | £207k | £95k |
| 31/03/2023 | £40k | £105k |
| 31/03/2022 | £64k | £76k |
| 31/03/2021 | £39k | £65k |
Common questions
Is THE BOSTON WOODS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £855,273, with the trustees considering this level adequate despite noting that further land acquisitions would require additional funds. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £18,844 for the year, supported by significant incoming resources from donations and grants. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 01/05/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2019 | £10k | Grange Wood path improvement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2006 | £5k | Hard Pathway for Westgate Wood, Wyberton |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/10/2004 | £5k | "This Organisation Aims To Create 3,000 Acres Of Woodland And Unimproved Meadows In An Arc To The West Of Boston. Which Can Be Accessed By Al" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2004 | £5k | Lay-bys and benches |