DR M E BRADSHAW'S TEESDALE SPECIAL FLORA RESEARCH & CONSERVATION TRUST
The Charity enables the conservation of the rare flora of Upper Teesdale by funding research work which will inform future intervention measures at vulnerable sites. It aims to inform the general public about the special flora and the need to protect it. It helps interested volunteers to engage in fieldwork and active conservation measures.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £86,378.41, which is above the charity's stated policy target of a readily accessible reserve fund of £20,000. The trustees report no concerns about remaining a going concern, although they note that current contraction in public funding and inflation could work to the Trust's disadvantage.
What the accounts disclose
“J. O’Reilly, the freelance professional botanist who carried out the survey work, was paid a total of £31,930.00.” — page 2
“Durham C.C. £ 54,580.40”
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain a readily accessible reserve fund of £20,000.” — page 2
Trustees
- Adam Francis Rodgers
- Bruce John Gray Wilkinson
- Caroline Taukulis
- Dr Margaret Elizabeth Proctor
- Dr Ruth Elizabeth Starr Keddle
- Elisabeth Anne Joanna Tait
- Elizabeth Gowman Maddison
- Martin John Rogers
- Richard Friend
- William Joseph Bowman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £81k | £61k |
| 31/01/2024 | £130k | £100k |
| 31/01/2023 | £35k | £120k |
| 31/01/2022 | £137k | £31k |
| 31/01/2021 | £18k | £16k |
Common questions
Is DR M E BRADSHAW'S TEESDALE SPECIAL FLORA RESEARCH & CONSERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £86,378.41, which is above the charity's stated policy target of a readily accessible reserve fund of £20,000. The trustees report no concerns about remaining a going concern, although they note that current contraction in public funding and inflation could work to the Trust's disadvantage. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of DR M E BRADSHAW'S TEESDALE SPECIAL FLORA RESEARCH & CONSERVATION TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £30,001 - £40,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 21/06/2021 | £22k | GRCF2021 Teesdale Special Flora, Plants on the Edge |
| UK government | 21/06/2021 | £89k | GRCF2021 Teesdale Special Flora, Plants on the Edge |
| UK government | 21/06/2021 | £111k | GRCF2021 Teesdale Special Flora, Plants on the Edge |