THE DARLANDS CONSERVATION TRUST
In the short term, the trustees intend to conduct ecological surveys, produce a 10-year management plan and to commence works to maintain and enhance safe public access to the nature reserve. Our ecological group are now developing a ten-year management plan, incorporating the results and recommendation of these surveys. Community engagement will be at the forefront of future activities.
Objects
TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF DARLANDS NATURE RESERVE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net incoming resource of £87,510 from unrestricted funds, supplemented by £227,550 in restricted income. The trustees confirmed there is no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. They expressed confidence in receiving sufficient income through various streams to meet objectives and complete future projects.
What the accounts disclose
“Restricted income amounted to £227,550 (2023/24 £nil).”
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Caroline Stock
- DEBORAH HOBSON
- Dr MICHAEL JOHN WORMS
- EILEEN ESKENZI
- Jeffrey Duckett
- Paul Flashman
- TERRENCE KEITH BANNISTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £315k | £309k |
| 31/03/2024 | £9k | £18k |
| 31/03/2023 | £170k | £34k |
| 31/03/2022 | £15k | £6k |
| 31/03/2021 | £20k | £26k |
Common questions
Is THE DARLANDS CONSERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net incoming resource of £87,510 from unrestricted funds, supplemented by £227,550 in restricted income. The trustees confirmed there is no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. They expressed confidence in receiving sufficient income through various streams to meet objectives and complete future projects. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2022 | £6k | Platinum Jubilee fayre |