INTERNATIONAL TORTOISE ASSOCIATION
The charity's objectives are to care for sick and injured chelonia, to prevent cruelty and to inform and educate the public with regard to the legalities of tortoise care and ownership.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £2,810 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £84,041. The trustees confirm that future reserves and income are sufficient to meet current commitments, with no material uncertainties impacting the going concern basis. Governance costs were explicitly disclosed as £960, included within total charitable expenditure of £90,765.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trust 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 (£17,500 to £35,000).” — page 6
Trustees
- ANN OVENSTONE MBE
- CELIA CLAYPOLE
- MARK LYNDON OVENSTONE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £94k | £91k |
| 31/03/2024 | £83k | £69k |
| 31/03/2023 | £74k | £64k |
| 31/03/2022 | £125k | £64k |
| 31/12/2020 | £54k | £54k |
Common questions
Is INTERNATIONAL TORTOISE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £2,810 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £84,041. The trustees confirm that future reserves and income are sufficient to meet current commitments, with no material uncertainties impacting the going concern basis. Governance costs were explicitly disclosed as £960, included within total charitable expenditure of £90,765. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.