THE RADLEY LAKES TRUST
The Trust is implementing a masterplan for the Radley Lakes area to become one of nature conservation and quiet recreation. The area is one of former gravel working in the south of Radley between the river Thames and Abingdon.Delivery is mainly through agreements with landowners and other stakeholders, but everyone can become involved by becoming a Friend of the Trust and by volunteering.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates with a small unrestricted balance of £15,571, which exceeds its stated policy target of maintaining reserves between £3,500 and £5,000. The charity employs no staff, relying entirely on volunteers, and its financial review notes that support costs were relatively small at £1,244.
What the accounts disclose
“Total receipts 7,031 53,745 60,776” — page 8
“The Trust operated within its financial policy agreed in November 2023 which states that a reserve should be maintained of £2,000 plus between one and two times projected annual running costs of £1,500” — page 6
Trustees
- Craig Hamilton Woolhousechair
- Adrian John Lawson
- Councillor Elio Astone
- David Michael Maurice Guyoncourt
- Dr William David Fraser
- Lynda Joan Crowley
- Michael George Wilson
- Sarah Leeming
- Sheena Jane Bell
- Timothy John Parker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £61k | £39k |
| 31/07/2024 | £23k | £34k |
| 31/07/2023 | £3k | £9k |
| 31/07/2022 | £64k | £40k |
| 31/07/2021 | £6k | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE RADLEY LAKES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates with a small unrestricted balance of £15,571, which exceeds its stated policy target of maintaining reserves between £3,500 and £5,000. The charity employs no staff, relying entirely on volunteers, and its financial review notes that support costs were relatively small at £1,244. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.