THE MANFRED HORSTMANN VULTURE CONSERVATION TRUST
Promote, for the public benefit, the conservation, protection, breeding, management and preservation of all species of vulture and other endangered birds of prey;, together with their varying habitats worldwide through but not exclusively by captive breeding programs and research into the breeding, habitat, health and conservation of vultures and other endangered species of birds of prey
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a deficit of £20,903 for the year, with total income dropping significantly to £30,029 from £1,719,717 in the previous year. Despite this, unrestricted reserves stood at £465,335, which the trustees state is well in excess of their policy target of three to six months' anticipated planned expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“general reserves are held at a level equating to three to six months' anticipated planned expenditure.”
“During the year, one Trustee, EH Cale received remuneration totalling £25,000 (2023 - £10,604).” — page 18
“During the year, one Trustee, EH Cale received remuneration totalling £25,000 (2023 - £10,604). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind.” — page 18
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/11/2023)
Trustees
- Adam Danby Bloch
- Brett Crouch Sloman
- Dr Neil Alexander Homer-Forbes BVetMed
- Dr Rhian Gwilliam
- Elizabeth Holly Cale
- Emma Mary Louise Waldron
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £75k | £56k |
| 30/11/2024 | £30k | £51k |
| 30/11/2023 | £1.7m | £39k |
Common questions
Is THE MANFRED HORSTMANN VULTURE CONSERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a deficit of £20,903 for the year, with total income dropping significantly to £30,029 from £1,719,717 in the previous year. Despite this, unrestricted reserves stood at £465,335, which the trustees state is well in excess of their policy target of three to six months' anticipated planned expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.