NEW FOREST TRUST
Our vision is that the New Forest Trust should become a focus for private and public support both locally and for the millions of people who visit the area. We aim to raise significant sums of money to fund projects designed to secure the future of the New Forest. Our efforts will complement and build on the many established organisations already working toward this goal.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £179,990, with unrestricted reserves of £78,510. The trustees report that these free reserves exceed their stated policy target of three to six months of unrestricted expenditure, citing a predicted shortfall in future income. The charity was entitled to exemption from audit under small companies legislation.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees believe that a reserves policy of maintaining free reserves equal to between three and six months of unrestricted expenditure is appropriate.” — page 3
“Mrs H K M Harper received remuneration of £2,814 (2024: £1,436) during the year. The monies paid to the trustee were in respect of administration work.” — page 13
“Mrs H K M Harper received remuneration of £2,814 (2024: £1,436) during the year. The monies paid to the trustee were in respect of administration work.” — page 13
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- MR WJA ZIEGLERchair
- Alison Wilson
- Diana Westerhoff
- Hilary K M Harper
- MR D A THOMPSON
- MR O N CROSTHWAITE EYRE
- Sarah Jane Houston
- Sarah Parry-Norton
- Stuart Robertson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £47k | £30k |
| 31/03/2024 | £32k | £18k |
| 31/03/2023 | £40k | £28k |
| 31/03/2022 | £28k | £28k |
| 31/03/2021 | £19k | £19k |
Common questions
Is NEW FOREST TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £179,990, with unrestricted reserves of £78,510. The trustees report that these free reserves exceed their stated policy target of three to six months of unrestricted expenditure, citing a predicted shortfall in future income. The charity was entitled to exemption from audit under small companies legislation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/11/2008 | £29k | "New Forest Commoners: memories of a working tradition" |