THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
Promoting the conservation, protection and improvement of the environmentSupporting conservation projects that protect flora and fauna in the British countrysideEducating the public in subjects relating to the conservation, protection and enjoyment of the countrysidePromoting sustainable development through research and the prudent use of natural resources
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £506,434 in 2024, with total income of £1,974,249. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves held two months of operational expenditure at year-end, which is below the stated policy target of three months. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern and expect to meet the reserves target by December 2025.
What the accounts disclose
“Two months of operational expenditure were held at the year end.” — page 7
“Amounts totalling £39,140 (2023 - £Nil) have been paid to two trustees (Andrew Ogg - £19,570, The Rt Hon The Lord Herbert of South Downs CBE PC - £19,570) during the year in respect of consultancy services provided.” — page 34
“Amounts totalling £39,140 (2023 - £Nil) have been paid to two trustees (Andrew Ogg - £19,570, The Rt Hon The Lord Herbert of South Downs CBE PC - £19,570) during the year in respect of consultancy services provided.” — page 34
“Donations include £269,603 (2023 - £25,000) from Working for the Countryside (previously Countryside Alliance).” — page 23
“Amounts totalling £39,140 (2023 - £Nil) have been paid to two trustees (Andrew Ogg - £19,570, The Rt Hon The Lord Herbert of South Downs CBE PC - £19,570) during the year in respect of consultancy services provided.” — page 34
“Donations include £269,603 (2023 - £25,000) from Working for the Countryside (previously Countryside Alliance).” — page 23
Regulator actions
decision: Decision of the Charity Commission on Countryside Alliance Foundation.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/01/2016)
Trustees
- Fiona Caroline Reynard
- Julian Dale Glover
- Julian Metherell
- Karen Silcock
- Lord Nicholas Herbert CBE PC
- Victoria Prentis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.0m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £325k | £331k |
| 31/12/2022 | £223k | £223k |
| 31/12/2021 | £253k | £234k |
| 31/12/2020 | £141k | £195k |
Common questions
Is THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £506,434 in 2024, with total income of £1,974,249. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves held two months of operational expenditure at year-end, which is below the stated policy target of three months. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern and expect to meet the reserves target by December 2025. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Streets Audit LLP.
Who funds THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE BLYTH CHARITABLE TRUST, JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION, THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST, PAYNE GALLWEY 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2019 | £10k | Casting for Recovery |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NFU MUTUAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £489k |
| ISEAL ALLIANCE | 2 | £235k |
| FRIENDS OF THE LOWER DERWENT VALLEY CONSERVATION GROUP | 1 | £850k |
| King Charles III Charitable Fund | 1 | £680k |
| The Global Returns Project Limited | 1 | £253k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| THE LINDER FOUNDATION | 1 | £27k |
| THE O'SULLIVAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- CARSTAIRS COUNTRYSIDE TRUST
- CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND
- RAINFOREST ALLIANCE LTD
- DOWNLANDS TRUST
- THE ROYAL COUNTRYSIDE FUND
- THE CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND WILTSHIRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION | £2.0m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| CARSTAIRS COUNTRYSIDE TRUST | £375k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND | £4.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| RAINFOREST ALLIANCE LTD | £2.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOWNLANDS TRUST | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL COUNTRYSIDE FUND | £4.1m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |