THE MAXFIELD NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
To promote and conserve the physical and natural environment by protecting, creating and restoring bio diversity in the upper reaches of the river Brede Valley and elsewhere for the benefit of the public education and to support the study of ecology and conservation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,117 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £232,248. The trustees report that these uncommitted reserves are sufficient to cover the charity's needs for at least the next twelve months. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of three to six months' expenditure, which the trustees consider to be met.
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 4
Trustees
- BARRY JOHN YATES
- JOHN WILLSHER
- RALPH NICHOLAS HOBBS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £88k | £82k |
| 05/04/2024 | £56k | £36k |
| 05/04/2023 | £24k | £27k |
| 05/04/2022 | £42k | £22k |
| 05/04/2021 | £60k | £28k |
Common questions
Is THE MAXFIELD NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,117 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £232,248. The trustees report that these uncommitted reserves are sufficient to cover the charity's needs for at least the next twelve months. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of three to six months' expenditure, which the trustees consider to be met. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.