EUROPEAN NATURE TRUST
Latest income
£209k
Latest spending
£791k
Registered
2002
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £77,626, while total funds including the expendable endowment were £3,596,526. The trustees report that investment income covers administrative costs, ensuring donor funds flow directly to projects, and the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
“There was one employee whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.” — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“There was one employee whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.” — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Paul Lister is a member of Apperley Investments LLP; loan balance £nil (2023 £120,000).
“At the year end the balance due to Apperley Investments LLP (Paul Lister is a member) was £nil (2023 £120,000). The loan is interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 19
“Paul Lister is a shareholder of Apperley Limited which provides bookkeeping, payroll, management and services to the trust during the year amounting to £24,256 (2023 - £13,540).” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Paul Lister is a shareholder of Apperley Limited; services provided £24,256.
“At the year end the balance due to Apperley Investments LLP (Paul Lister is a member) was £nil (2023 £120,000). The loan is interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 19
“Paul Lister is a shareholder of Apperley Limited which provides bookkeeping, payroll, management and services to the trust during the year amounting to £24,256 (2023 - £13,540).” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trust owns 100% of The European Trading Company Ltd; paid accounting fees £500.
“At the year end the balance due to Apperley Investments LLP (Paul Lister is a member) was £nil (2023 £120,000). The loan is interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 19
“Paul Lister is a shareholder of Apperley Limited which provides bookkeeping, payroll, management and services to the trust during the year amounting to £24,256 (2023 - £13,540).” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trust holds preference shares in Apperley Properties Limited (Paul Lister shareholder); interest accrued £63,000.
“At the year end the balance due to Apperley Investments LLP (Paul Lister is a member) was £nil (2023 £120,000). The loan is interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 19
“Paul Lister is a shareholder of Apperley Limited which provides bookkeeping, payroll, management and services to the trust during the year amounting to £24,256 (2023 - £13,540).” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: The European Trading Company Ltd
“The trust owns 100% of the ordinary share capital and voting rights of The European Trading Company Ltd.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- PAUL ALEXANDER LISTERchair
- ALEXANDRU ENE
- Catherine Capon
- DAVID ELTON
- TOBY AYKROYD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £209k | £791k |
| 05/04/2024 | £296k | £545k |
| 05/04/2023 | £266k | £647k |
| 05/04/2022 | £196k | £475k |
| 05/04/2021 | £140k | £347k |
Common questions
Is EUROPEAN NATURE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £77,626, while total funds including the expendable endowment were £3,596,526. The trustees report that investment income covers administrative costs, ensuring donor funds flow directly to projects, and the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Dixon Wilson Audit Services LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of EUROPEAN NATURE 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.
Who funds EUROPEAN NATURE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EUROPEAN NATURE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE VASEPPI TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE VASEPPI TRUST | FY2024 | £150k |
| THE VASEPPI TRUST | FY2023 | £9k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/08/2023 | £21k | "#FIRNS River Catchment Restoration Pilot at Alladale Wilderness Reserve" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SWIRE 2765 | 2 | £105k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND | 1 | £500k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £275k |
| THE CONSTANCE TRAVIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £130k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW AND SAINT MARK, SURBITON | 1 | £98k |
| THE FIDELIS FOUNDATION | 1 | £96k |
| THE TRESANTON TRUST | 1 | £90k |