SIZE OF WALES
Size of Wales aims to engage the people in Wales in helping to protect an area of tropical forests totaling two million hectares, through direct fundraising with employers, individuals, companies and match funding the fundraising efforts of our partners. Size of Wales also raises awareness, in Wales and the wider UK, of the importance of tropical forests for the global climate.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £53,295 for the year, with total income of £1,186,692 and total expenditure of £1,133,397. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with unrestricted free reserves of £235,396 available at year-end. The auditor issued an unqualified opinion, confirming the financial statements give a true and fair view.
What the accounts disclose
“The board has a policy of retaining at least three months running costs.” — page 18
“During the year, donations totalling £840 were received from 3 of the trustees.” — page 43
“A grant of £5,300 was also received from WWF Cymru, where one trustee holds an executive position.”
“During the year, donations totalling £840 were received from 3 of the trustees.” — page 43
“A grant of £5,300 was also received from WWF Cymru, where one trustee holds an executive position.”
In the news
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Anne Rebecca Sharp
- Clive Thomas
- Dr Alastair Michael Smith
- Ellen Frances Griffiths
- Felicity Ann Jones
- Lisa Julie Hand
- Professor Jonathan Brewster Hunt
- Rebecca Williams
- Richard Huw Denman
- Shea Darren Buckland-Jones
- Stuart Clarke
- Timothy Birch
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is SIZE OF WALES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £53,295 for the year, with total income of £1,186,692 and total expenditure of £1,133,397. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with unrestricted free reserves of £235,396 available at year-end. The auditor issued an unqualified opinion, confirming the financial statements give a true and fair view. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Carston ETL.
Who funds SIZE OF WALES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SIZE OF WALES as a grant recipient include THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST, PROJECT GIVING BACK, JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO, POLDEN PUCKHAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, The Ashley Family Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £180k | Eliminating imported deforestation from Wales’ economy |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £159k | Eliminating deforestation from commodity supply chains coming in to Wales |
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | FY2024 | £85k | 2024 Garden costs |
| JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £25k | |
| POLDEN PUCKHAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| POLDEN PUCKHAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | Environmental Sustainability |
| The Ashley Family Foundation | FY2025 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| The Neath Port Talbot Community Voluntary Service Limited | 1 | £35k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| SOCIAL FARMS AND GARDENS | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- WALESBY FOREST
- WEST WALES RIVERS TRUST
- WALES ENVIRONMENT LINK
- WELSH CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS / CANOLFAN MATERION RHYNGWLADOL CYMRU
- KEEP WALES TIDY
- ASH WALES LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIZE OF WALES | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WALESBY FOREST | £1.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST WALES RIVERS TRUST | £884k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALES ENVIRONMENT LINK | £262k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WELSH CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS / CANOLFAN MATERION RHYNGWLADOL CYMRU | £1.2m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| KEEP WALES TIDY | £6.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |