Litter Watch
To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public:(a) the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources.(b) the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities;(c) the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £53,119 at the end of the year, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet ongoing expenditure and future commitments. The charity reported a net surplus of £3,385 for the year, with total income of £92,326 and total expenditure of £88,941. Funding has been secured until July 2026, and the trustees maintain that the financial position is satisfactory.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- Ian Joneschair
- Jane Mitchell-Barnes
- Joanna Haydon
- John Murphy
- Joseph Robert Piggott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £92k | £89k |
| 31/07/2024 | £78k | £70k |
| 31/07/2023 | £82k | £90k |
| 31/07/2022 | £86k | £92k |
| 31/07/2021 | £111k | £117k |
Common questions
Is Litter Watch financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £53,119 at the end of the year, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet ongoing expenditure and future commitments. The charity reported a net surplus of £3,385 for the year, with total income of £92,326 and total expenditure of £88,941. Funding has been secured until July 2026, and the trustees maintain that the financial position is satisfactory. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Litter Watch?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Litter Watch as a grant recipient include THE DULVERTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Towards a litter-picking project. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/04/2021 | £8k | Adopt a Street |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/01/2020 | £9k | Sandwell Learn to Grow |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/01/2015 | £10k | Wellbeing down at the canal |