SHARED EARTH TRUST
The Shared Earth Trust was formed to advance environmental protection and conservation through the establishment, preservation and maintenance of Denmark Farm Conservation Centre as an education resource; promote biodiversity; and connect people to nature through a range of education courses. The Shared Earth Trust is based in Ceredigion, Wales.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at approximately £742,423, with free reserves (working capital) of £79,609. The charity reported a net income surplus of £12,576 for the year, funded by diverse incoming resources including grants and charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the Shared Earth Trust Charitable Incorporated organisation is to hold unrestricted financial reserves of a level that equates to a minimum of six months unrestricted expenditure.”
“Mr Andrew Polkey (Trustee) Reimbursement for materials and purchase of services for the amount of £2,792.. At the balance sheet date the amount due to/from Mr Andrew Polkey was £Nil (2024 - £Nil). Dr Angie Polkey (Spouse of trustee Mr Andrew Polkey) Purchase of services for the amount of £120.00. At the balance sheet date the amount due to/from Dr Angie Polkey was £Nil (2024 - £Nil). Page 24”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/12/2021)
Trustees
- Maria Margaret Wildingchair
- Andrew William Polkey
- Dr Glenn Edward Strachan PhD, MSc,
- Edward Neil Howard
- Guy Hopwood
- Phillip Charles Moore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £195k | £182k |
| 31/03/2024 | £184k | £143k |
| 31/03/2023 | £97k | £137k |
| 31/03/2022 | £169k | £144k |
| 31/03/2021 | £446k | £48k |
Common questions
Is SHARED EARTH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at approximately £742,423, with free reserves (working capital) of £79,609. The charity reported a net income surplus of £12,576 for the year, funded by diverse incoming resources including grants and charitable activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/06/2024 | £16k | "#Coed2 – Denmark Farm Woodand Connections" |
| UK government | 04/06/2024 | £46k | #Coed2 Denmark Farm Woodand Connections |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/09/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/05/2010 | £187k | Wildlife Where You Live (WWYL) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2007 | £228k | 'Natural Links' - Connecting People and the Environment |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/05/1997 | £155k | "Denmark Farm Conservation Centre" |