THE MOORLAND MOUSIE TRUST
Promotion and conservation of the native Exmoor pony, a British rare breed.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outflow of funds of £140,347 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total reserves decreasing to £186,530. The trustees note a material uncertainty regarding going concern due to declining grants and donations, expressing risk that sufficient future funding may not be obtained to continue operations. Despite this, the reserves remain above the stated policy target of £50,000.
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 of at least £50,000.” — page 8
“The charity relies on grants and donations to operate, which have declined in recent years, resulting in a reduction of funds held. Whilst the trustees are making efforts to control and reduce costs and generate additional funding, there is a risk that sufficient future funding is not obtained to enable the charity to continue operating or meet its liabilities as they fall due.” — page 7
Trustees
- Beverley Jeavons
- Eilidh Smith
- JULIET ROGERS
- MR ANTHONY CLARKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £151k | £292k |
| 31/03/2024 | £138k | £199k |
| 31/03/2023 | £182k | £183k |
| 31/03/2022 | £318k | £174k |
| 31/03/2021 | £164k | £173k |
Common questions
Is THE MOORLAND MOUSIE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outflow of funds of £140,347 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total reserves decreasing to £186,530. The trustees note a material uncertainty regarding going concern due to declining grants and donations, expressing risk that sufficient future funding may not be obtained to continue operations. Despite this, the reserves remain above the stated policy target of £50,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MOORLAND MOUSIE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MOORLAND MOUSIE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ARTHUR CAMP FOUNDATION TRUST, THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO, MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST, THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 18/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WILFRID AND CONSTANCE CAVE FOUNDATION | 1 | £17k |
Charities like this
- THE EXMOOR SOCIETY
- BADGWORTHY TRUST FOR THE PRESERVATION OF EXMOOR
- EXMOOR ZOOLOGICAL & CONSERVATION CENTRE
- NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK TRUST
- THE NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY
- MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MOORLAND MOUSIE TRUST | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE EXMOOR SOCIETY | £147k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BADGWORTHY TRUST FOR THE PRESERVATION OF EXMOOR | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EXMOOR ZOOLOGICAL & CONSERVATION CENTRE | £987k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK TRUST | £131k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY | £669k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |