BLACK2NATURE
We organise and run nature camps, events and environmental and sustainable projects engaging BAME children, adults and communities within the South West, South Wales and London. We also provide training and consultancy for organisations within the wider nature, conservation, environmental and education sectors. We campaign for equal access to nature across the UK and for Global Climate Justice.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £4,282, which the trustees designated to cover £7,000 in staff costs and £1,500 for general costs. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year, noting that funding obtained in 2024 was less than in 2023 due to increased competition for grants. Despite this, the trustees indicated that reserves were maintained to manage unforeseen events and ensure sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“We held reserves to cover £7,000 staff costs and £1,500 for general costs. Reserves are needed to ensure unforeseen events can be managed, to ensure the sustainability of the charity.”
Trustees
- Helena Begum Craigchair
- Afzal Hussain Shah
- Alexander Chikhani
- Jackie Miriam Davis
- Sonia Yvonne Morrison
- Syed Murshid Ahmed
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £188k | £237k |
| 31/12/2023 | £216k | £187k |
| 31/12/2022 | £281k | £175k |
| 31/12/2021 | £77k | £77k |
Common questions
Is BLACK2NATURE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £4,282, which the trustees designated to cover £7,000 in staff costs and £1,500 for general costs. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year, noting that funding obtained in 2024 was less than in 2023 due to increased competition for grants. Despite this, the trustees indicated that reserves were maintained to manage unforeseen events and ensure sustainability. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BLACK2NATURE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BLACK2NATURE as a grant recipient include FEEDING BRISTOL, THE VAN NESTE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEEDING BRISTOL | FY2023 | £27k | Household Support Fund distribution |
| THE VAN NESTE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £21k | |
| FEEDING BRISTOL | FY2024 | £20k | Household Support Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 2 | £276k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £179k |
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 1 | £138k |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation UK | 1 | £104k |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £93k |
| THE AIM FOUNDATION | 1 | £34k |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
Charities like this
- THE BLACK-E
- ESSEX WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
- TRANSITION BRO GWAUN LTD
- THE WILDLIFE TRUST OF SOUTH AND WEST WALES LIMITED
- BETHNAL GREEN NATURE RESERVE TRUST
- SUSTAINABILITY. HEALTH. ENVIRONMENT. DEVELOPMENT.
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK2NATURE | £188k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE BLACK-E | £287k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ESSEX WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED | £10.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| TRANSITION BRO GWAUN LTD | £185k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE TRUST OF SOUTH AND WEST WALES LIMITED | £5.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| BETHNAL GREEN NATURE RESERVE TRUST | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |