Working for the Wild
The organisation advances the protection and restoration of the natural environment through grassroots community conservation and wildlife ranger support, with a focus on areas of high conservation value and/or endangered flora and fauna.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,254 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a 36% decrease in total income to £30,784. The trustees note that unrestricted free reserves were £12,221, which they consider adequate given the policy target of three months' forecast operating costs and the volatility of donation income.
What the accounts disclose
“the fund should endeavour to maintain free reserves at a level of three months forecast operating costs”
Trustees
- Alexander John Randallchair
- Anne Felicity Varney
- Chloe Victoria Bradbrooke
- IAN MICHAEL REDMOND
- Marianne Kettunen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £31k | £35k |
| 30/06/2024 | £48k | £41k |
| 30/06/2023 | £39k | £39k |
| 30/06/2022 | £35k | £37k |
| 30/06/2021 | £32k | £50k |
Common questions
Is Working for the Wild financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,254 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a 36% decrease in total income to £30,784. The trustees note that unrestricted free reserves were £12,221, which they consider adequate given the policy target of three months' forecast operating costs and the volatility of donation income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 09/08/2022 | £5k | 2022 Special Award - Thin Green Line Foundation UK |