PROPOSITION RTHAPOE LTD
Proposition provokes transformational dialogue about humanity's relationship with the living world. Human beings can create thriving biodiverse landscapes while exceeding provision for human needs. We educate the public on this potential, focusing on biodiverse farming in particular. We facilitate the work of artists with an ecological focus with public art facilities, commissions and education.
Objects
3.1 THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:-3.1.1 TO: (A) PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, AND (B) ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE SAME, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:(I) FUNDING RESEARCH AND TRAINING IN THE FIELD OF AGROECOLOGY; (II) ORGANISING PUBLIC LECTURES AND EVENTS ON THE TOPIC OF AGROECOLOGY; (III) PROMOTING ART TO ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO CONSIDER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND THEIR PLACE IN NATURE; AND(IV) SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF COMMUNITY-LED FOOD ENTERPRISES AND AGRARIAN SETTLEMENTS. 3.1.2 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN ARTS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:(A) ORGANISING AND PROMOTING PUBLIC ARTS WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, DISPLAYS AND OTHER EVENTS; AND(B) PROVIDING AFFORDABLE FACILITIES FOR ARTISTS AND CRAFTSMEN WHICH ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted funds in deficit of £306,721, a significant deterioration from the previous year's surplus of £70,068. The trustees note that the company is dependent on the continued support of grant-aiding bodies to maintain going concern status. Total charitable expenditure exceeded incoming resources, resulting in a net expenditure for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The company is dependent on the continued support of grant aiding bodies. The trustees believe that the company will continue to receive this support and accordingly consider that it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.” — page 19
“At the year end there was a balance outstanding in creditors of a £22,904 loan payable to Oaksure Property Protection Limited, a company in which Mr D Hudson, a trustee, has a material interest.” — page 25
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 11287355
Company officers (Companies House)
- BARROS SUAREZ, Hernan Dario not on trustee list
- CASTANEDA CARRASQUILLA, Omar David not on trustee list
- PIPPET, Chris Gregory not on trustee list
- HUDSON, Daniel on trustee list
- HUDSON, Daniel
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)
Trustees
- DANIEL J HUDSONchair
- Christopher Pippet
- Hernan Barros
- Omar Castaneda
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £857k | £1.2m |
| 30/04/2024 | £559k | £694k |
| 30/04/2023 | £626k | £301k |
| 30/04/2022 | £426k | £533k |
| 30/04/2021 | £426k | £533k |
Common questions
Is PROPOSITION RTHAPOE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted funds in deficit of £306,721, a significant deterioration from the previous year's surplus of £70,068. The trustees note that the company is dependent on the continued support of grant-aiding bodies to maintain going concern status. Total charitable expenditure exceeded incoming resources, resulting in a net expenditure for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 2 | £471k |
| THE AURORA TRUST | 2 | £217k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £62k |
| SOCIETE GENERALE UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £650k |
| LAWES AGRICULTURAL TRUST | 1 | £593k |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £417k |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| VISCOUNT AMORY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £126k |
Charities like this
- THE NATURE RECOVERY PROJECT
- WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST
- THE OWEN SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST
- FFCC LIMITED
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS
- PROGRESSIVE FARMING TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROPOSITION RTHAPOE LTD | £857k | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| THE NATURE RECOVERY PROJECT | £661k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST | £4.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE OWEN SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST | £72k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FFCC LIMITED | £695k | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS | £195.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |