WOOD LANE CONSERVATION TRUST
We work to protect, improve and conserve Sheffield's environment. We manage and maintain Wood Lane Countryside Centre for practical nature conservation projects, countryside skills training, environmental education and leisure time activities to improve the health and well being of people of all ages in the local community and raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity and wildlife.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's free reserves were £36,476, which includes significant outstanding debts owed to Sheffield City Council and a third party. The independent examiner reported a material uncertainty regarding going concern because the charity's future plans depend on the recovery of these pending debts.
What the accounts disclose
“Some the charity’s future plans are dependant on the recovery of debts – as this is pending at the time of signing of the accounts, that is a material uncertainty surrounding the going concern of the charity.” — page 9
“V Brammer, trustee, received £3,701 through the trading subsidiary for bookkeeping work. No other charity trustee received payment for professional or other services supplied to the charity or its subsidiary.” — page 14
“V Brammer, trustee, received £3,701 through the trading subsidiary for bookkeeping work. No other charity trustee received payment for professional or other services supplied to the charity or its subsidiary.” — page 14
“The company operates the weddings, commercial room rental and other events carried on at the Centre and pays all its profits to the charity under the gift aid scheme.” — page 16
“V Brammer, trustee, received £3,701 through the trading subsidiary for bookkeeping work. No other charity trustee received payment for professional or other services supplied to the charity or its subsidiary.” — page 14
“The company operates the weddings, commercial room rental and other events carried on at the Centre and pays all its profits to the charity under the gift aid scheme.” — page 16
“Wood Lane Countryside Centre Ltd (WLCC) is a company limited by guarantee (Company number 11264778). The company is a wholly owned trading subsidiary on the basis of control by common directors.” — page 4
Trustees
- Vicky Brammerchair
- ARTHUR KEITH HILL BSC. MA
- FRANCES JOY HILL BSC
- MARILYN JUNE SANDERSON
- RICHARD GEORGE YOUNG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/03/2025 | £92k | £85k |
| 30/03/2024 | £97k | £110k |
| 30/03/2023 | £92k | £132k |
| 30/03/2022 | £93k | £85k |
| 30/03/2021 | £105k | £77k |
Common questions
Is WOOD LANE CONSERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's free reserves were £36,476, which includes significant outstanding debts owed to Sheffield City Council and a third party. The independent examiner reported a material uncertainty regarding going concern because the charity's future plans depend on the recovery of these pending debts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/03/2022 | £97k | "Birley Spa Grounds Conservation Project" |