THE MUCKING CHARITABLE TRUST
The promotion for the benefit of the public the protection, improvement and maintenance of the environment, primarily but not exclusively through the management and maintenance of the area known as Thurrock Thameside Nature Park in the unitary authority of Thurrock including the restored landfill site at Mucking and any additional land that is contiguous with this area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £3,357,629, derived entirely from an endowment fund managed by Cazenove Capital Management. The trustees report that the charity had adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with investment gains of £216,222 contributing to a net movement in funds of £179,913 for the year. The charity distributed £137,851 in grants to Thameside Nature Park Limited, supported by investment income of £125,012.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment income 2 125,012” — page 8
“The Trustees policy is to ensure that no part of the capital fund is drawn down unnecessarily but should be left as financial reserves in perpetuity.” — page 5
Trustees
- Brachers Trust Corporation Limited
- Brian Alfred Martin
- Fraser Daniel Massey
- JOHN RONALD PURKISS
- MALCOLM JOHN WARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £125k | £161k |
| 31/12/2024 | £127k | £166k |
| 31/12/2023 | £130k | £160k |
| 31/12/2022 | £127k | £293k |
| 31/12/2021 | £123k | £149k |
Common questions
Is THE MUCKING CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £3,357,629, derived entirely from an endowment fund managed by Cazenove Capital Management. The trustees report that the charity had adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with investment gains of £216,222 contributing to a net movement in funds of £179,913 for the year. The charity distributed £137,851 in grants to Thameside Nature Park Limited, supported by investment income of £125,012. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| Besson Street Trust | 1 | — |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £108k |
| DEPTFORD CHALLENGE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £77k |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £40k |
| THE ASDA FOUNDATION | 1 | £29k |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- MUCKLOW CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
- THANET COUNTRYSIDE TRUST FUND
- CREEKSIDE EDUCATION TRUST LTD.
- THURROCK DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
- THE MUDCHUTE ASSOCIATION
- TEESSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MUCKING CHARITABLE TRUST | £125k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MUCKLOW CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £370k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THANET COUNTRYSIDE TRUST FUND | £195k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CREEKSIDE EDUCATION TRUST LTD. | £189k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THURROCK DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MUDCHUTE ASSOCIATION | £2.0m | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |