SANDWICH BAY BIRD OBSERVATORY TRUST
To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment of Sandwich Bay, Kent and surrounding areas . The charity records, studies and researches wild birds and other fauna and flora; operates nature reserves; provides facilities and educational programmes and gives advice to local authorities and organisations on conservation related issues
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £13,745 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £1,025,430 to £1,011,685. Despite the loss, the charity maintains a strong liquidity position with £290,927 in cash and net current assets of £259,248. The trustees report that resources are adequate to continue operations, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 12
“Donations and legacies 82,052” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/08/2024)
Trustees
- Ian David Hunterchair
- EUGENE PETER HOOD
- Elinor Kaye Draper
- Gary Thomas Edward Stewart
- Guy Vincent de Rose
- Ian Arthur Searle
- Ivan Macey
- Michael John Witty
- Philip Henry Poole
- Richard Kinzler
- Robert Anthony Rackliffe
- Russell Thompson
- Sally Hunter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £166k | £179k |
| 31/12/2024 | £167k | £178k |
| 31/12/2023 | £189k | £87k |
| 31/12/2022 | £134k | £92k |
Common questions
Is SANDWICH BAY BIRD OBSERVATORY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £13,745 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £1,025,430 to £1,011,685. Despite the loss, the charity maintains a strong liquidity position with £290,927 in cash and net current assets of £259,248. The trustees report that resources are adequate to continue operations, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SANDWICH BAY BIRD OBSERVATORY TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds SANDWICH BAY BIRD OBSERVATORY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SANDWICH BAY BIRD OBSERVATORY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £90k | Grants - to institutions to promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £50k | Grants - to institutions to promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £2k | GCA AME RPA DELINKED PAYMENTS |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £8k | GCA PROG DEL RPA COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £3k | GCA PROG DEL RPA BPS DOMESTIC 16 OCT |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/01/2019 | £100k | "Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust Restharrow Scrape development project" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/12/1998 | £110k | "Sandwich Bay Field Study Centre" |