ILCHESTER NATURE TRUST
The Ilchester Nature Trust carries out the following activities in furtherance of its charitable objectives:- planting of trees and other activities that improve the natural environment- working with the local community, particularly Ilchester Primary School, to promote understanding of, and participation in, the natural environment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £13,193 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £2,032,974. The trustees report that free reserves stood at £268,289, which they consider sufficient to meet working capital requirements against a background of no external funding. The charity confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy is to hold reserves sufficient to meet the working capital requirement of Ilchester Nature Trust against a background of no external funding.” — page 5
“Robert Rhys a Trustee of Ilchester Nature Trust is a Chartered Surveyor working as a sole practitioner. During the period, fees totalling £10,421 (2024: £13,851) were charged to the charity in relation to professional services. As at 31 March 2025, £6,057 was owed by the charity” — page 16
“David Taylor a Trustee of Ilchester Nature Trust is also a director of The Urban Engineering Studio Ltd. During the period fees totalling £2,375 (2024: £14,065) were invoiced to the charity in relation to professional fees.” — page 16
“Robert Rhys a Trustee of Ilchester Nature Trust is a Chartered Surveyor working as a sole practitioner. During the period, fees totalling £10,421 (2024: £13,851) were charged to the charity in relation to professional services. As at 31 March 2025, £6,057 was owed by the charity” — page 16
“David Taylor a Trustee of Ilchester Nature Trust is also a director of The Urban Engineering Studio Ltd. During the period fees totalling £2,375 (2024: £14,065) were invoiced to the charity in relation to professional fees.” — page 16
“Robert Rhys a Trustee of Ilchester Nature Trust is a Chartered Surveyor working as a sole practitioner. During the period, fees totalling £10,421 (2024: £13,851) were charged to the charity in relation to professional services. As at 31 March 2025, £6,057 was owed by the charity” — page 16
“David Taylor a Trustee of Ilchester Nature Trust is also a director of The Urban Engineering Studio Ltd. During the period fees totalling £2,375 (2024: £14,065) were invoiced to the charity in relation to professional fees.” — page 16
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2023)
Trustees
- Patrick Youngchair
- David John Taylor
- Rev Daniel George Harding Young
- Robert David Arthur Rhys
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £25k | £12k |
| 31/03/2024 | £10k | £17k |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.0m | £14k |
Common questions
Is ILCHESTER NATURE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £13,193 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £2,032,974. The trustees report that free reserves stood at £268,289, which they consider sufficient to meet working capital requirements against a background of no external funding. The charity confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.