CUMBRIA WASTE MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT TRUST
CWMET's principal activity is acting as a grant distribution body funding projects across parts of Cumbria. The grants are open to all community groups or organisations which are non-profit distributing bodies and are not under Local Authority control. They must have a constitution that allows them to support CWMET's objectives.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,822 against a stated policy target of £40,000, indicating reserves are below the policy target. The auditor confirmed the use of the going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified, noting the trust has adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Grant Managers remuneration does not exceed £60,000.”
“Donations and gifts 455,759”
“The reserves of the charity are £683,116, this includes restricted funds allocated for grants awarded of £494,664 and restricted funds not yet allocated of £188,452. The charity also has unrestricted funds of £1,822.” — page 6
“During the year Cumbria Waste Management Environment Trust (CWMET) awarded no grants (2023: no grants) to Cumbria Wildlife Trust Limited for £nil (2023: £nil) separate projects. Adrian Banford is a trustee of both CWMET and Cumbria Wildlife Trust Limited.” — page 28
“The prior year grant was awarded to Cultura Trust for a project. Adrian Banford is a trustee of both CWMET and Cultura Trust. Adrian Banford was not involved in any of the decision making regarding the award of the grant. The grant awarded in the prior year was for £8,965, this amount was still outstanding at the year end.” — page 28
“During the year Cumbria Waste Management Environment Trust (CWMET) awarded no grants (2023: no grants) to Cumbria Wildlife Trust Limited for £nil (2023: £nil) separate projects. Adrian Banford is a trustee of both CWMET and Cumbria Wildlife Trust Limited.” — page 28
“The prior year grant was awarded to Cultura Trust for a project. Adrian Banford is a trustee of both CWMET and Cultura Trust. Adrian Banford was not involved in any of the decision making regarding the award of the grant. The grant awarded in the prior year was for £8,965, this amount was still outstanding at the year end.” — page 28
Funders the charity credits
- Landfill Communities Fund
Trustees
- Niall Daniel McNulty
- PAUL MARTIN YOUNGER
- Stephen Trotter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £470k | £652k |
| 31/03/2024 | £408k | £289k |
| 31/03/2023 | £386k | £262k |
| 31/03/2022 | £427k | £304k |
| 31/03/2021 | £257k | £246k |
Common questions
Is CUMBRIA WASTE MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,822 against a stated policy target of £40,000, indicating reserves are below the policy target. The auditor confirmed the use of the going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified, noting the trust has adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saint & Co..
What does the highest-paid employee of CUMBRIA WASTE MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 4 | £9k |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £1.1m |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £125k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £65k |
| BEEBY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| THE JOSEPH AND LILIAN SULLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE THOMAS RAWCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- CUMBRIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- WEST CUMBRIA RIVERS TRUST LIMITED
- Futureproof Cumbria
- THE CWMBRAN TRUST
- CUMBRIA COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
- CUMBRIA WILDLIFE TRUST LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMBRIA WASTE MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT TRUST | £470k | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CUMBRIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £11.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST CUMBRIA RIVERS TRUST LIMITED | £2.5m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| Futureproof Cumbria | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CWMBRAN TRUST | £138k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CUMBRIA COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |