GARGANEY TRUST
To promote either through its own act or by supporting other registered charities and for the benefit of the people of the United Kingdom the conservation of the heritage especially the biodiversity of Yorkshire and surrounding areas and in particular to manage Broomhill Flash, and to provide access, education, demonstration and research opportunities for learning about biodiversity.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE TRUST ARE TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN PARTICULAR BY PRESERVING AN AREA FOR CONSERVATION AN AREA AT BROOMHILL, SOUTH YORKSHIRE AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN ALL ASPECTS RELATING TO NATURE CONSERVATION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £15,211 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £193,346 to £178,135. The trustees confirm that these reserves meet the trust's requirement for stability to continue operations. The independent examiner reported that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees recognise the need to keep reserves at a level which will give the trust stability to enable it to continue to operate in the future.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- JEFFREY LUNNchair
- ANDREW RICHARD BARKER
- DAVID GEORGE EDWARD KNIGHT
- Dr Keith Clarkson
- GEOFFREY MALCOLM CARR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £43k |
| 31/03/2024 | £74k | £18k |
| 31/03/2023 | £52k | £25k |
| 31/03/2022 | £32k | £65k |
| 31/03/2021 | £121k | £43k |
Common questions
Is GARGANEY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £15,211 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £193,346 to £178,135. The trustees confirm that these reserves meet the trust's requirement for stability to continue operations. The independent examiner reported that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/11/2013 | £649k | "Wings across the Ings" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/06/2000 | £90k | "Broomhill Flash Biodiversity Project" |