ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION AGENCY
Provides specialist resource to protect endangered species for the benefit of animals and the wider public
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased to £69,652 from £168,123 in the prior year, with unrestricted funds standing at £15,387. The trustees report that the charity maintained all its project, fundraising, and administrative functions throughout the year and has adequate resources to continue in existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The intention remains to build this up to six months’ working capital and to separate this from general operating and core project funds where these funds are not required for active projects; this remains a primary objective of the board and senior management team.” — page 9
“The company entered into transactions with H Taylor, a director of the company. Reimbursements of £6,501 (2024: £9,995) were charged to the company in respect of insurance, travel and other expenses, and £Nil (2024: £Nil) was in respect of contractor fees.” — page 29
“Endangered Species Protection Agency USA Foundation is considered to be under the control of the parent charitable company as a result of its ByLaws. During the year the parent charitable company received grants of £149,254 (2024: £120,695) from the USA Foundation, and paid £11,948 (2024: £14,371) to fund its operating costs.” — page 29
“The company entered into transactions with H Taylor, a director of the company. Reimbursements of £6,501 (2024: £9,995) were charged to the company in respect of insurance, travel and other expenses, and £Nil (2024: £Nil) was in respect of contractor fees.” — page 29
“Endangered Species Protection Agency USA Foundation is considered to be under the control of the parent charitable company as a result of its ByLaws. During the year the parent charitable company received grants of £149,254 (2024: £120,695) from the USA Foundation, and paid £11,948 (2024: £14,371) to fund its operating costs.” — page 29
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Barry Shaw
- Bill Freear
- Harold Taylor
- MARTIN JOSEPH HEWITT
- PETER CARR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £332k | £430k |
| 31/12/2024 | £926k | £816k |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.1m | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.2m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.2m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION AGENCY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased to £69,652 from £168,123 in the prior year, with unrestricted funds standing at £15,387. The trustees report that the charity maintained all its project, fundraising, and administrative functions throughout the year and has adequate resources to continue in existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION AGENCY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION AGENCY as a grant recipient include RUTH SMART FOUNDATION, MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST, THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION, MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH SMART FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £12k | |
| RUTH SMART FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| RUTH SMART FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | One-off grant |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| RUTH SMART FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £2k | |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | helping protect peregrine falcons |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Grant |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | grant to help protect UK peregrine falcons |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE A AND R WOOLF CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £500 | Conservation Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £7k |
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | — |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £376k |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | £123k |
| THE DRW FOUNDATION | 1 | £109k |
| THE ERANDA ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £76k |
| GRANTSCAPE | 1 | £73k |
Charities like this
- RAINFOREST CONCERN
- NATURE'S SAFE
- SHALDON WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
- PEOPLE'S TRUST FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES
- PANTHERA WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
- THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION AGENCY | £332k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAINFOREST CONCERN | £1.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| NATURE'S SAFE | £181k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHALDON WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED | £293k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PEOPLE'S TRUST FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES | £1.8m | — | — | unclear | 26.7% | no doubt |
| PANTHERA WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED | £803k | — | 4 | above | — | no doubt |