KIELDER WATER AND FOREST PARK DEVELOPMENT TRUST
(1) promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public (2) provision of facilities for public recreation and other leisure activities at Kielder in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving conditions of life (3) educate the public in all aspects of the natural environment (4) promoting the creation of works of art and presenting musical and dramatic performances.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were £134,628, which exceeds the trustees' policy target of approximately £57,000 (equivalent to six months' operational running costs). The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees considered it would be appropriate to hold the equivalent of six months' operational running costs which would equate to holding approximately £57,000 in free reserves.” — page 5
“Forestry England is related to the Charity by virtue of being a member organisation and has made contributions to incoming resources of £36,335 (2024: £33,098) in the year. The Charity has incurred costs from Forestry England of £15,000 (2024: £3,000) in the year.” — page 21
“Northumbrian Water Limited is related to the Charity by virtue of being a member organisation and has made contributions to incoming resources of £75,909 (2024: £56,672).” — page 22
“Forestry England is related to the Charity by virtue of being a member organisation and has made contributions to incoming resources of £36,335 (2024: £33,098) in the year. The Charity has incurred costs from Forestry England of £15,000 (2024: £3,000) in the year.” — page 21
“Northumbrian Water Limited is related to the Charity by virtue of being a member organisation and has made contributions to incoming resources of £75,909 (2024: £56,672).” — page 22
“Forestry England is related to the Charity by virtue of being a member organisation and has made contributions to incoming resources of £36,335 (2024: £33,098) in the year. The Charity has incurred costs from Forestry England of £15,000 (2024: £3,000) in the year.” — page 21
“Northumbrian Water Limited is related to the Charity by virtue of being a member organisation and has made contributions to incoming resources of £75,909 (2024: £56,672).” — page 22
“Forestry England is related to the Charity by virtue of being a member organisation and has made contributions to incoming resources of £36,335 (2024: £33,098) in the year. The Charity has incurred costs from Forestry England of £15,000 (2024: £3,000) in the year.” — page 21
“Northumbrian Water Limited is related to the Charity by virtue of being a member organisation and has made contributions to incoming resources of £75,909 (2024: £56,672).” — page 22
“Forestry England is related to the Charity by virtue of being a member organisation and has made contributions to incoming resources of £36,335 (2024: £33,098) in the year. The Charity has incurred costs from Forestry England of £15,000 (2024: £3,000) in the year.” — page 21
“Northumbrian Water Limited is related to the Charity by virtue of being a member organisation and has made contributions to incoming resources of £75,909 (2024: £56,672).” — page 22
Trustees
- HEIDI MOTTRAM CBEchair
- Alan Sharp
- David Hall
- Dr Anna Maria Charlton
- John Robert Riddle
- Leigh Venus
- MICHAEL PRATT
- Mark Holroyd
- PETER COLLIER STANDFIELD
- Peter Cockerill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £207k | £230k |
| 31/03/2024 | £215k | £214k |
| 31/03/2023 | £241k | £261k |
| 31/03/2022 | £369k | £284k |
| 31/03/2021 | £338k | £275k |
Common questions
Is KIELDER WATER AND FOREST PARK DEVELOPMENT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves were £134,628, which exceeds the trustees' policy target of approximately £57,000 (equivalent to six months' operational running costs). The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/09/2019 | £70k | "Building the capacity and resilience of Kielder Water & Forest Park" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/11/2015 | £354k | "Living Wild at Kielder" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/01/2013 | £35k | "Kielder Viaduct" |