WOODLEIGH IMPACT
The Objects of the Charity include the prevention and relief of poverty and the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment including by raising awareness of the impact of climate change.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO ADVANCE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, SUCH EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES) AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME, IN PARTICULAR (BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY):3.1 TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING BY RAISING AWARENESS OF THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND BY MAKING GRANTS TO CHARITIES AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO CONSERVE, PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT;3.2 FOR THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING GRANTS AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,079,063, which the trustees consider adequate to meet charitable objectives. The charity reported a net income increase of £187,753 driven by new donations and investment gains, resulting in a strong financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy on reserves is to retain sufficient funds to meet charitable objectives.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 13508050
Company officers (Companies House)
- JONES, Sarah Cornelia on trustee list
- CLARKE, Adrian Hector on trustee list
- CLARKE, Louise Dorothy on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2022)
Trustees
- Adrian Clarkechair
- Louise Dorothy Clarke
- Sarah Cornelia Elizabeth Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £225k | £106k |
| 31/12/2024 | £40k | £152k |
| 31/12/2023 | £498k | £175k |
| 31/12/2022 | £814k | £188k |
Common questions
Is WOODLEIGH IMPACT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,079,063, which the trustees consider adequate to meet charitable objectives. The charity reported a net income increase of £187,753 driven by new donations and investment gains, resulting in a strong financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WHITLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION TRUST | 1 | £475k |
| The William Brake Foundation | 1 | £315k |
| THE NFU MUTUAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £294k |
| THE CONSTANCE TRAVIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £230k |
| THE PRIORY FOUNDATION | 1 | £154k |
| THE CORCORAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £143k |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF WELL-BEING | 1 | £135k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £114k |
Charities like this
- THE WHITLEY FUND FOR NATURE
- THE TOTTLE WOODLAND AND WILDLIFE CHARITY
- Crawley Community Action
- WOODSIDE CHURCH
- WOODLARKS CAMP SITE TRUST
- WATERBEACH UNITED CHARITIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODLEIGH IMPACT | £225k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WHITLEY FUND FOR NATURE | £2.6m | — | — | above | — | noted |
| THE TOTTLE WOODLAND AND WILDLIFE CHARITY | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Crawley Community Action | £406k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WOODSIDE CHURCH | £712k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| WOODLARKS CAMP SITE TRUST | £225k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |