THE NATURE RECOVERY PROJECT
The charity promotes for the public benefit the conservation and protection of the natural environment by promoting biological diversity, in particular but not exclusively by acquiring land for the planting of natural and native species woodland and providing support to other charitable organisations with similar objectives that wish to do the same. The charity supports initiatives globally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds no free reserves, with unrestricted funds showing a deficit of £546,875. The trustees rely on loans from a related trust and incoming donations to maintain operations, noting that they have adequate resources to continue for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“At the period end the charity had no free reserves (2024: £nil).” — page 5
“Mills & Reeve Trust Corporation is a corporate director of the Charity, and legal and professional fees of £4,466 were provided by Mills & Reeve LLP to the Charity” — page 14
“a cash donation was received in the period from a related party Trust, which share some of the same trustees as the Charity.” — page 4
“During the period, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits. During the period ended 31 March 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred.” — page 14
“a cash donation was received in the period from a related party Trust, which share some of the same trustees as the Charity.” — page 4
“During the period, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits. During the period ended 31 March 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred.” — page 14
In the news
- Green light for major Cornwall nature recovery project
- First pine martens released in Exmoor National Park in landmark nature recovery project
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew James Rounding
- Mills & Reeve Trust Corporation Limited
- Sadie Vanessa Meredith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £661k | £335k |
| 31/08/2024 | £6k | £781k |
| 31/08/2023 | £250k | £76k |
Common questions
Is THE NATURE RECOVERY PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds no free reserves, with unrestricted funds showing a deficit of £546,875. The trustees rely on loans from a related trust and incoming donations to maintain operations, noting that they have adequate resources to continue for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £22k |
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | — |
| WHITLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION TRUST | 1 | £475k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £376k |
| The William Brake Foundation | 1 | £315k |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| THE CONSTANCE TRAVIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £180k |
| THE CORCORAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £143k |
Charities like this
- RESTORE OUR PLANET
- NATURAL CAMBRIDGESHIRE
- ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND
- THE NATURESAVE TRUST
- THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NATURE RECOVERY PROJECT | £661k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| RESTORE OUR PLANET | £162k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATURAL CAMBRIDGESHIRE | £663k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND | £32.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NATURESAVE TRUST | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION | £2.0m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | unclear | 3.1% | no doubt |