THE ANNE CARPMAEL TRUST

Registered charity 1199071 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WITHYMEAD NATURE RESERVE

To promote protect and preserve the flora and fauna found in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire and within a radius of 10 milesTo provide financial assistance to the schools and other organisations in the villages of Goring-on-Thames, Streatley and the surrounding areas so that pupils and members can be taught and learn about this flora and fauna For the general education with regard to nature

Causes: Education/training · Animals · Environment/conservation/heritage · Other Charitable Purposes · website · Get email alerts

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,603,969, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of retaining funds for major repairs and day-to-day expenses. The charity reported a net decrease in unrestricted funds of £233 for the year, driven by charitable expenditure, but maintained a strong cash position with a net inflow of £6,063.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

• Mend the Gap — “In 2024/2025, generous support from Mend the Gap gave us the chance to replace the first section.” (source page)
• Defra — “This project has been supported by the Mend the Gap programme and Defra’s Access for All project.” (source page)
• Chilterns National Landscape — “A grant from their Farming in Protected Landscapes towards practical equipment has made a considerable impact on our ability to manage the r…” (source page)
• North Wessex Downs National Landscape — “Their support through the Mend the Gap programme, with funding and advice for our ‘Improvements to Access’ project has been invaluable.” (source page)
• Dorothy Holmes Trust — “We are fortunate to receive funding towards projects of our choosing. In 2024 we directed their support to this new website!” (source page)
• Elegant Homes — “After our successful relocation of reptiles from one of their nearby building sites, we received a generous donation.” (source page)
• Gatehampton Trust — “This local trust’s support helped us provide the signs at both ends to tell you when you arrive, and for this new website!” (source page)
• Goring Gap News — “Essential tree surgery so we can open safely, this website and signage is due to their support.” (source page)
• Grundon — “Their grant through the Landfill Communities Fund administered by TOE, and with other joint partners enabled us to re-engineer the Thames Pa…” (source page)
• Lucy Woodward Trust — “The map and pamphlet you hold when visiting, signage, our all-terrain wheelchair, tree surgery and this website are due to the generous supp…” (source page)

Property (HM Land Registry)

3 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (3 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Register events

• Received assets from another charity (29/05/2024) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

• Philip Rooneychair
• Dr Glen Beamson
• Dr Robert Cooke
• Dr Simon Vaughan
• Helen Duriez
• Kay Smitham
• Richard Blackmore
• Sheila McKenzie
• Steven Ambler

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Oxfordshire · Reading · West Berkshire

Income and spending

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