WILD FISH CONSERVATION
To promote conservation, protection and sustainable exploitation of salmon, trout and other fish stocks of UK origin, and the conservation and improvement of the aquatic environment and ecosystems necessary for them to thrive. To advance public education relating to the above. To promote and conduct research related to the above.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the audit was completed for the year ended 31 December 2025 without any matters arising that required attention. The auditors confirmed their independence and expressed an objective opinion on the financial statements. No specific financial health metrics or reserves are disclosed in this management report.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Allan Digby Flower
- Dr Angela Webb
- Lucinda Mantle
- Neil Cooper
- PROFESSOR IAN GRAHAM COWX
- Philip Chessum
- Professor Carl Derek Sayer
- Robert James Hollis
- Robert John Walton KC
- Sir Philip Alastair Fairfax Studd
- Victor Beamish
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.6m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2024 | £883k | £998k |
| 31/12/2023 | £923k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £827k | £903k |
| 31/12/2021 | £880k | £779k |
Common questions
Is WILD FISH CONSERVATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the audit was completed for the year ended 31 December 2025 without any matters arising that required attention. The auditors confirmed their independence and expressed an objective opinion on the financial statements. No specific financial health metrics or reserves are disclosed in this management report. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited.
Who funds WILD FISH CONSERVATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WILD FISH CONSERVATION as a grant recipient include THE KILROOT FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BRIDE FLEET STREET.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KILROOT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £8k | |
| THE KILROOT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £6k | |
| THE KILROOT FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £6k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BRIDE FLEET STREET | FY2024 | £250 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TO CHANGE TRUST | 1 | £400k |
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | 1 | £150k |
| THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND | 1 | £110k |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £28k |
| THE BRANCH TRUST, CHIPPING NORTON (CIO) | 1 | £2k |
| ROCKCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- FARMING AND WILDLIFE ADVISORY GROUP SOUTH WEST LTD
- THE COLNE VALLEY PARK TRUST
- THE SEACHANGE TRUST
- THE FAIRYLAND TRUST
- THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND
- CHELTENHAM COLLEGE CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILD FISH CONSERVATION | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FARMING AND WILDLIFE ADVISORY GROUP SOUTH WEST LTD | £3.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COLNE VALLEY PARK TRUST | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SEACHANGE TRUST | £2.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FAIRYLAND TRUST | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND | £3.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |