WEST DORSET WILDING
West Dorset Wilding aim to restore nature in West Dorset through working with farmers and landowner to restore land and ecosystems that have been degraded biologically. We also are looking to engage the wider public as much as possible and help people reconnect with nature.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £12,152 were held at the end of the year, which is above the trustees' targeted policy of £8,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £30,911, driven largely by restricted grant income from the Landscape Recovery Project, although core funding remains challenging. The trustees confirmed the charity can continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees therefore target an £8,000 reserve but acknowledge that £2,000 will be sufficient to fulfil statutory obligations.”
Funders the charity credits
- Lush
Trustees
- VISCOUNT LUKE TIMOTHY CHARLES MONTAGUchair
- Arthur Percy Crutchley
- Dr Tarsha Finney
- Jonathan Luke Measures
- Sir Philip Colfox
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £287k | £266k |
| 31/03/2024 | £31k | £37k |
| 31/03/2023 | £33k | £17k |
Common questions
Is WEST DORSET WILDING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £12,152 were held at the end of the year, which is above the trustees' targeted policy of £8,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £30,911, driven largely by restricted grant income from the Landscape Recovery Project, although core funding remains challenging. The trustees confirmed the charity can continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties disclosed.
Who funds WEST DORSET WILDING?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WEST DORSET WILDING as a grant recipient include C A REDFERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C A REDFERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2026 | £19k | Collaboration at-scale for nature in Dorset |
| UK government | 20/03/2024 | £253k | Brit Catchment Recovery Project |