THE HERPETOLOGICAL CONSERVATION TRUST
Registered charity 1109031 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
To further the conservation of the UKs native amphibians and reptiles via conservation management, advocacy, research and education throughout the British Isles, Europe and elsewhere in the world.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted and endowment funds of £6,213,945, derived primarily from investment income of £383,267. The trustees consider the current reserves policy, which focuses on balancing the endowment fund value and return, to be adequate and appropriate for the charity's ongoing operations.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Investment income (100% of income)
“The HCT had total income for the year of £383,267 (£389,639 2023/24). This was investment income from its endowment funds.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: to balance the endowment fund value and return by appropriate investment (held: £6.2m)
“The reserves policy following this transfer is to balance the endowment fund value and return by appropriate investment. The trustees consider this to be adequate and appropriate.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation to ARC
“During the year, the Herpetological Conservation Trust made the donation shown in note 5 to Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, a charity with which the Trust has a transfer agreement (see page 4). At the year-end, £16,385 was owed from Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust (2024: £24,313), which is included in creditors. No remuneration or reimbursed expenditure was paid to Trustees.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by PKF Francis Clark. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
11 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (8 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE HERPETOLOGICAL CONSERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted and endowment funds of £6,213,945, derived primarily from investment income of £383,267. The trustees consider the current reserves policy, which focuses on balancing the endowment fund value and return, to be adequate and appropriate for the charity's ongoing operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PKF Francis Clark.
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