CHAFFORD GORGES LIMITED
Aim to improve the wildlife habitats of the nature park in order to broaden the biodiversity of the site and conserve existing species. The site is used for local community events and also for education activities for all ages as it is the major open green space for a large new housing development.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £63,084 for the year, driven by an unrealised investment loss of £325,948 which outweighed realised gains of £257,535. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a policy to hold its investment capital as financial reserves in perpetuity to cover running costs, resulting in a designated investment fund valued at £3,955,166. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“Investments 3 117,421 - 117,421 118,494” — page 25
“Free reserves are calculated by deducting the unspent part of restricted funds, together with the value of designated funds which includes amounts tied up in fixed assets and investments from the total net assets of the charity.”
“During the year charges of £13,108 (2023: £12,726) were made to the charity by Essex Wildlife Trust Limited, the parent charity. Included in creditors is £142,862 (2023: £150,760) due to Essex Wildlife Trust Limited.” — page 38
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05189256
Company officers (Companies House)
- DAGLEY, Jeremy Robin on trustee list
- QUILL, Samantha Christine on trustee list
- YATES, Richard Michael on trustee list
- CUNNINGHAM, Philip John on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Dr Jeremy Dagley
- Philip John Cunningham
- Richard Yates
- Samantha Quill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £215k | £209k |
| 31/12/2023 | £222k | £193k |
| 31/12/2022 | £130k | £119k |
| 31/12/2021 | £140k | £109k |
| 31/12/2020 | £140k | £96k |
Common questions
Is CHAFFORD GORGES LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £63,084 for the year, driven by an unrealised investment loss of £325,948 which outweighed realised gains of £257,535. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a policy to hold its investment capital as financial reserves in perpetuity to cover running costs, resulting in a designated investment fund valued at £3,955,166. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.