THE JOHN STRUTT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
The Charity's objectives are to promote the conservation of wildlife including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and all kinds of plant together with the environment forming their habitat; to promote the study of, knowledge of, and interest in all such wildlife; all within the county of Cumbria.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £55,610 for the year, primarily driven by investment losses of £127,931, although it generated an operating surplus of £72,321. Unrestricted reserves stood at £5,480,394, which is above the stated policy target of six months' expenditure, providing a strong financial buffer. The accounts were audited with an unqualified opinion, and the trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's reserves policy has been to maintain unrestricted funds, not committed to tangible fixed assets or investment, equivalent to at least six months expenditure.” — page 5
“During the year the charity incurred management fees totalling £38,903 (2024 - £53,646) payable to Hewetson & Johnson Limited, a professional firm in which former Trustee Ed Hewetson is a director and shareholder.” — page 26
“During the year Keith Loxam, spouse of a trustee, was employed by the charity and remunerated for their work. Remuneration, including contributions by the charity to defined contribution pension schemes, totalled £8,718 (2024: £26,150).” — page 26
“During the year the charity incurred management fees totalling £38,903 (2024 - £53,646) payable to Hewetson & Johnson Limited, a professional firm in which former Trustee Ed Hewetson is a director and shareholder.” — page 26
“During the year Keith Loxam, spouse of a trustee, was employed by the charity and remunerated for their work. Remuneration, including contributions by the charity to defined contribution pension schemes, totalled £8,718 (2024: £26,150).” — page 26
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/04/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (21/09/2022)
Trustees
- JAMES SIMON RADFORD ELLIOTTchair
- David Swalwell
- Guy Harold Horsley Broome
- Helen Loxam
- Margaret Hough
- Martin Robert Curry
- Nicholas Daniel Kirkham
- Peter Welsh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £285k | £213k |
| 31/03/2024 | £385k | £213k |
| 31/03/2023 | £301k | £294k |
| 31/03/2022 | £172k | £161k |
| 31/03/2021 | £161k | £168k |
Common questions
Is THE JOHN STRUTT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £55,610 for the year, primarily driven by investment losses of £127,931, although it generated an operating surplus of £72,321. Unrestricted reserves stood at £5,480,394, which is above the stated policy target of six months' expenditure, providing a strong financial buffer. The accounts were audited with an unqualified opinion, and the trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
Who funds THE JOHN STRUTT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE JOHN STRUTT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2026 | £20k | Full Cycle Project |