AMPHIBIAN & REPTILE GROUPS OF THE UK
Amphibian and Reptile Groups of UK (ARG UK) is committed to the conservation of native amphibians and reptiles and their natural environment by supporting the development of a network of independent volunteer amphibian and reptile groups (ARGs)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £16,603 from £26,548 in the prior year, a decrease driven by a net expenditure deficit of £8,511 against total income of £40,905. The trustees confirm that these reserves comply with their stated policy of maintaining working capital equivalent to six months of unrestricted expenditure. The organization remains solvent with net current assets of £39,195 and has adopted a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Working capital is defined as the equivalent of 6 months’ unrestricted expenditure.” — page 8
Trustees
- CHRIS MONKchair
- Alice Pawlik
- DR John Baker
- Dr Catharine Wuster
- Erik Paterson
- Frank Syratt
- Jeanette Hall
- Maiya Evans
- Nigel Hand
- Suzanne Collinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £41k | £49k |
| 31/01/2024 | £67k | £65k |
| 31/01/2023 | £34k | £79k |
| 31/01/2022 | £65k | £72k |
| 31/01/2021 | £99k | £44k |
Common questions
Is AMPHIBIAN & REPTILE GROUPS OF THE UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £16,603 from £26,548 in the prior year, a decrease driven by a net expenditure deficit of £8,511 against total income of £40,905. The trustees confirm that these reserves comply with their stated policy of maintaining working capital equivalent to six months of unrestricted expenditure. The organization remains solvent with net current assets of £39,195 and has adopted a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £27k | HMPPS: Innovation Grant Programme |
| UK government | 01/02/2022 | £18k | HMPPS: Innovation Grant Programme |
| UK government | 01/09/2021 | £7k | HMPPS Innovation Awards |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/12/2019 | £100k | "Dragons in the Hills - Connecting communities with nature to conserve amphibians and reptiles." |