PROTECT EARTH
(1) To promote the conservation and preservation of the environment by reforestation and afforestation; and(2) To advance education in climate change and the mitigation of its harmful effects on the environment by:(a) The provision of resources and guidance materials on mitigation methods; and(b) Directly supporting forestation projects taken on by other individuals and organisations
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £887,450, with unrestricted funds of £33,676, against a policy target of approximately three months' normal expenditure. The trustees confirmed that free reserves were in excess of this requirement and adopted the going concern basis, noting no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees considers that an appropriate level of free reserves is approximately three months’ normal expenditure, plus a contingency allowance for unforeseen commitments.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Trustees
- Philip Sturgeonchair
- Andrew Brynle Heald
- Andrew Herd
- Julian Aneurin Cheal
- Neill Aitken
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £392k | £241k |
| 31/03/2024 | £167k | £161k |
| 31/03/2023 | £337k | £204k |
| 31/03/2022 | £649k | £122k |
Common questions
Is PROTECT EARTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £887,450, with unrestricted funds of £33,676, against a policy target of approximately three months' normal expenditure. The trustees confirmed that free reserves were in excess of this requirement and adopted the going concern basis, noting no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2022 | £8k | Improving High Wood for People and Wildlife |