SPURN BIRD OBSERVATORY TRUST LIMITED
The long term monitoring of bird populations, their distribution and migration. The conservation of wildlife and the encouragement of the breeding of wild birds, animals and insects on and around the Spurn Peninsula in East Yorkshire. The provision of hostel type accommodation for visiting nautralists.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £13,480 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total turnover of £172,396. Per the balance sheet, net assets stood at £537,115, comprising retained earnings of £522,115 and other reserves of £15,000. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from audit under the small companies regime.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/05/2012)
Trustees
- Sarah Harrischair
- Peter Short
- ROB ADAMS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £211k | £193k |
| 31/12/2024 | £173k | £159k |
| 31/12/2023 | £186k | £150k |
| 31/12/2022 | £176k | £107k |
| 31/12/2021 | £201k | £105k |
Common questions
Is SPURN BIRD OBSERVATORY TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £13,480 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total turnover of £172,396. Per the balance sheet, net assets stood at £537,115, comprising retained earnings of £522,115 and other reserves of £15,000. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from audit under the small companies regime. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/02/2026 | £20k | Building Environmental Skills at Spurn |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/01/2026 | £94k | "Beacon Lagoons Little Tern Protection Project" |