EAST DEVON PEBBLEBED HEATHS CONSERVATION TRUST
To promote, for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment within the area of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths and the Otter Estuary.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased to £2,189,113 from £2,350,524 in the prior year, driven by a net expenditure of £161,411 against total income of £162,773. The Trustees confirm that free unrestricted reserves of £1,893,487 are sufficient to meet financial obligations and are in line with the stated policy target of three to five years of operational expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“it is the policy of the Trust to reach a level of reserves which is equivalent to three to five years of operational expenditure.” — page 15
“During the year, the charitable company was charged £43,673 (2024: £32,681) by Clinton Devon Estates for management services, and £27,522 (2024: £70,428) for staff costs.” — page 31
“During the year, the charitable company was charged £109,034 (2024: £73,285) by East Devon Heaths Land Management Company Limited for land management services.” — page 31
“During the year, the charitable company was charged £43,673 (2024: £32,681) by Clinton Devon Estates for management services, and £27,522 (2024: £70,428) for staff costs.” — page 31
“During the year, the charitable company was charged £109,034 (2024: £73,285) by East Devon Heaths Land Management Company Limited for land management services.” — page 31
“During the year, the charitable company was charged £43,673 (2024: £32,681) by Clinton Devon Estates for management services, and £27,522 (2024: £70,428) for staff costs.” — page 31
“During the year, the charitable company was charged £109,034 (2024: £73,285) by East Devon Heaths Land Management Company Limited for land management services.” — page 31
“During the year, the charitable company was charged £43,673 (2024: £32,681) by Clinton Devon Estates for management services, and £27,522 (2024: £70,428) for staff costs.” — page 31
“During the year, the charitable company was charged £109,034 (2024: £73,285) by East Devon Heaths Land Management Company Limited for land management services.” — page 31
“The charitable company has a wholly owned trading subsidiary, East Devon Heaths Land Management Company Limited.” — page 31
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- JOHN CHRISTIAN VARLEY OBE TDchair
- ANDREW CHARLES JOHN COOPER BSC
- Charlotte Ashburner Walliker
- DAVID JAMES ROPER ROBINSON
- Ian Monks
- James Bevan
- Lord Clinton DL
- Michael Charles Williams MBE
- NOEL GEORGE HERBERT MANNS
- Peter Nixon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £163k | £341k |
| 31/03/2024 | £572k | £278k |
| 31/03/2023 | £648k | £557k |
| 31/03/2022 | £867k | £829k |
| 31/03/2021 | £389k | £382k |
Common questions
Is EAST DEVON PEBBLEBED HEATHS CONSERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased to £2,189,113 from £2,350,524 in the prior year, driven by a net expenditure of £161,411 against total income of £162,773. The Trustees confirm that free unrestricted reserves of £1,893,487 are sufficient to meet financial obligations and are in line with the stated policy target of three to five years of operational expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/11/2023 | £191k | "Pebblebeds For All – a place where people and nature thrive." |