FRIENDS OF THE UPPER WYE
Our purpose:The conservation, protection and improvement of the River Wye and tributaries for the benefitof the wildlife and public through a programme of volunteer river monitoring and by theadvancement of the education of the public in the understanding of the importance of riverquality on biodiversity, economic and social activity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £24,173 for the year, with total receipts of £52,268 against operating expenses of £28,095. Unrestricted reserves stood at £46,667, significantly exceeding the trustees' policy target of £7,000 (equivalent to three months' expenditure). The accounts state the charity has sufficient funds to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Our largest single donor in the year was the Swire Charitable Foundation, which gave £18,690” — page 5
“The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to at least three months’ expenditure. They estimate that for the year ending 31 March 2026 that would be £7,000.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/10/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Thomas Nigel Driver Tibbitschair
- Andy Davies
- Dr Mary Christine Hugh-Jones
- Joanna Elizabeth Steele
- Joseph Emmett
- Karima Mould
- Michael Carpenter
- Nicholas Day
- Nicola Sarah Cutcher
- Richard Hugh Howell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £52k | £28k |
| 31/03/2024 | £24k | £35k |
| 31/03/2023 | £47k | £12k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF THE UPPER WYE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £24,173 for the year, with total receipts of £52,268 against operating expenses of £28,095. Unrestricted reserves stood at £46,667, significantly exceeding the trustees' policy target of £7,000 (equivalent to three months' expenditure). The accounts state the charity has sufficient funds to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF THE UPPER WYE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF THE UPPER WYE as a grant recipient include The Ashley Family Foundation, THE MILLICHOPE FOUNDATION, C A REDFERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashley Family Foundation | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE MILLICHOPE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | |
| C A REDFERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | — |