EUROPEAN NATURE TRUST
At The European Nature Trust, we create unique experiences that connect people to nature and raise funds for leading conservation organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £582,160 for the year, funded by £208,802 in incoming resources and a transfer of £607,443 from its expendable endowment fund. The unrestricted reserves decreased to £121,688, while the total endowment fund fell to £2,698,231. The trustees confirmed that systems are in place to mitigate major risks and that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“There was one employee whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.” — page 13
“There was one employee whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.” — page 13
“The adequacy of the reserves policy is reviewed annually.” — page 4
“Paul Lister is a shareholder of Apperley Limited which provides bookkeeping, payroll, management and services to the trust during the year amounting to £12,208 (2024 - £12,256). At the year end the balance due to Apperley Limited was £nil (2024 - £nil). The trust holds 1,575,000 preference shares in Apperley Properties Limited, which have a fair market value of £2,038,900 where Paul Lister is a shareholder. The shares accrued interest of £63,000 (2024 - £63,000) during the year.” — page 16
“The trust owns 100% of the ordinary share capital and voting rights of The European Trading Company Ltd. During the year the trust paid accounting fees of £500 (2024 - £500) on behalf of the subsidiary company. At the year end the balance due to The European Trading Company Ltd was £18,649 (2024 - £19,149).” — page 16
“Paul Lister is a shareholder of Apperley Limited which provides bookkeeping, payroll, management and services to the trust during the year amounting to £12,208 (2024 - £12,256). At the year end the balance due to Apperley Limited was £nil (2024 - £nil). The trust holds 1,575,000 preference shares in Apperley Properties Limited, which have a fair market value of £2,038,900 where Paul Lister is a shareholder. The shares accrued interest of £63,000 (2024 - £63,000) during the year.” — page 16
“The trust owns 100% of the ordinary share capital and voting rights of The European Trading Company Ltd. During the year the trust paid accounting fees of £500 (2024 - £500) on behalf of the subsidiary company. At the year end the balance due to The European Trading Company Ltd was £18,649 (2024 - £19,149).” — page 16
“The trust owns 100% of the ordinary share capital and voting rights of The European Trading Company Ltd.” — page 16
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?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £582,160 for the year, funded by £208,802 in incoming resources and a transfer of £607,443 from its expendable endowment fund. The unrestricted reserves decreased to £121,688, while the total endowment fund fell to £2,698,231. The trustees confirmed that systems are in place to mitigate major risks and that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of EUROPEAN NATURE TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 or more 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, JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VASEPPI TRUST | FY2024 | £150k | |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £50k | |
| THE VASEPPI TRUST | FY2023 | £9k | |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE VASEPPI TRUST | FY2025 | £-25k |
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 | £842k |
| NEWBY TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £35k |
| ASPEN TRUST | 1 | £1.3m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £390k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £275k |
| THE FIDELIS FOUNDATION | 1 | £222k |
Charities like this
- EUROPE TRUST
- THE ECOLOGY TRUST
- THE NATURESAVE TRUST
- EDEN WILDLIFE TRUST
- EURO CHARITY TRUST
- EARTH TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUROPEAN NATURE TRUST | £209k | £60,000 or more | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EUROPE TRUST | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ECOLOGY TRUST | £2.0m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE NATURESAVE TRUST | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDEN WILDLIFE TRUST | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EURO CHARITY TRUST | £3.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |