LONG MEAD FOUNDATION
Conservation and enhancement of the biodiversity of the floodplain meadows along the Upper Thames including advancing understanding of and developing methods to restore the meadows. Contributing to the education of the public on nature based solutions for climate-change particularly in relation to floodplain meadows and offering nature-based activities to adults with special needs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that this is the first financial statement for the period, with the Trustees noting that new funding enabled the statement to be submitted on time for the first time. The organization relies heavily on volunteer labor and specific grants to fund core administrative and survey roles, indicating a dependency on external funding streams for operational sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees offer their thanks for the financial support from the multiple individual donations made to the Foundation and to their sponsors: The Open University and West Oxfordshire District Council, Natural England, the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England, Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire Community Foundation, the Trust of Oxfordshire’s Environment, without whom much of this work would not be possible.” — page 9
Trustees
- Professor Kevan Martinchair
- Fiona Ravenscroft
- Mary Louise Henson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £121k | £97k |
| 31/03/2024 | £39k | £26k |
| 31/03/2023 | £80k | £54k |
Common questions
Is LONG MEAD FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that this is the first financial statement for the period, with the Trustees noting that new funding enabled the statement to be submitted on time for the first time. The organization relies heavily on volunteer labor and specific grants to fund core administrative and survey roles, indicating a dependency on external funding streams for operational sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.