THE NORTH DEVON BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION
Promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by the preservation, conservation and protection of theenvironment and the prudent use of natural resources;Promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth & regeneration; to advance the education of the public in subjects related to sustainable development,protection, enhancement & rehabilitation of the environment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £115,899, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £70,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £175,221 for the year and confirmed that no fundamental uncertainty exists regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to have unrestricted reserves in excess of £70,000 to cover projected overheads for the next 12 months”
“The charity purchased consultancy services of £5,000 from R Jordan, a director of its wholly owned subsidiary North Devon Biosphere Enterprises Limited during the year.”
“Biosphere Foundation CIC, a Community Interest Company of which the charity has Trustees that are also Directors of the company, owed £53,914 (2024 53,914) to the charity at the year end.” — page 21
“The charity purchased consultancy services of £5,000 from R Jordan, a director of its wholly owned subsidiary North Devon Biosphere Enterprises Limited during the year.”
“Biosphere Foundation CIC, a Community Interest Company of which the charity has Trustees that are also Directors of the company, owed £53,914 (2024 53,914) to the charity at the year end.” — page 21
“The charity wholly owns the UK subsidiary North Devon Biosphere Enterprises Limited.” — page 21
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Timothy Michael Joneschair
- David Harland
- Deborah Watson
- Dr Robin Charles Daniels
- ROBERT DOWN
- Steven Stolliday
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £843k | £668k |
| 31/03/2024 | £868k | £739k |
| 31/03/2023 | £579k | £506k |
| 31/03/2022 | £638k | £467k |
| 31/03/2021 | £372k | £435k |
Common questions
Is THE NORTH DEVON BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £115,899, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £70,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £175,221 for the year and confirmed that no fundamental uncertainty exists regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2026 | £20k | Catchment catalyst: community action for healthy rivers |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £26k | PGW 0750-CF2370 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £26k | PGW 0750-CF2409 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £25k | PGW 0750-CF2410 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £55k | PGW 0751-CF2505 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £15k | PGW 0750-CF2529 |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £58k | PGW 0750-CF2563 |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £28k | CCC 043-CF2185 |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £47k | PGW0532-CF1113 - North Devon Focus Area 2021 |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/08/2019 | £68k | "Pledge for Nature!" |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £70k | North Devon Focus Area Project |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £110k | ALB - Environment Agency - North Devon Focus Area Project 18/19 |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/09/2016 | £10k | "Timber Girls" |
| UK government | — | £70k | North Devon Focus Area Project |