THE KEEPER'S TRUST
Managing nature reserve protecting and enhancing the natural indigenous plant and animal life.
Objects
1) TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INTO FLORA AND FAUNA AND OTHER ASPECTS OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH). 2) TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING) TO PROMOTE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF NATURE RESERVES (THE OBJECTS).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £28,028 to £3,536 due to expenditure exceeding income. The trustees consider the finances sound and confirm adequate resources for the foreseeable future, supported by expected future donations from the Anthony Little Income Fund.
What the accounts disclose
“Whilst the reserves at 31 March 2025 were lower than desired, as explained in Note 2.2, the Charity will be able to call upon future donations to cover operating costs and will look to build an appropriate level of reserves for future years.” — page 5
“During the year, the Charity received donations of £60,986 (2024: £126,402) from the Anthony Little Income Fund, a Trust established by a relative of one of the Trustees.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- AMOS COURAGEchair
- Richard Anthony King
- Serena Courage
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £61k | £85k |
| 31/03/2024 | £126k | £157k |
| 31/03/2023 | £194k | £146k |
| 31/03/2022 | £54k | £91k |
| 31/03/2021 | £103k | £69k |
Common questions
Is THE KEEPER'S TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £28,028 to £3,536 due to expenditure exceeding income. The trustees consider the finances sound and confirm adequate resources for the foreseeable future, supported by expected future donations from the Anthony Little Income Fund. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.