NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF NORTHUMBRIA
The objects of NHSN CIO are the encouragement by every means of the study of natural history in all its branches and the conservation of the natural environment in north east England including its geology, flora and fauna
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £21,203 for the year, with unrestricted funds decreasing from £555,069 to £503,006. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were £148,487, which is below the stated policy target of six months' unrestricted expenditure (£150,000 - £170,000). The trustees are actively reducing investments to increase free reserves to meet this policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain free reserves at a level which equates to at least six months unrestricted expenditure, which would equate to £150,000 - £170,000.” — page 14
“Trustee Sammy Mason received £3,150 (2024 £900) in the year for the independent evaluation for Gosforth's Wild Web project.” — page 30
“During the year the charity received £96 income (2024: £210) and £8 expenditure (2024 £Nil) from Land of Oak & Iron Trust which is a related party by virtue of a mutual trustee.” — page 40
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/10/2025)
Trustees
- ANNE TINDLEYchair
- Adrian Pitches Mr
- Andrew Sinclair
- Basil Dean
- Dr Julija Dzenkovska
- Helen Wilson Prof
- Irena Peel
- Lekshmi Vijay Ms
- Neil Emery
- Rinke Vinkenoog
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £447k | £483k |
| 31/07/2024 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF NORTHUMBRIA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £21,203 for the year, with unrestricted funds decreasing from £555,069 to £503,006. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were £148,487, which is below the stated policy target of six months' unrestricted expenditure (£150,000 - £170,000). The trustees are actively reducing investments to increase free reserves to meet this policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/06/2023 | £171k | "Gosforth's Wild Web: people connecting with and protecting nature in and around Gosforth Nature Reserve" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/08/2022 | £111k | "#DYC Nature's Cure in Times of Need: New Voices for North East Nature" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/10/2021 | £49k | "How to be a Young North East Naturalist" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/07/2020 | £49k | "COVID19: Natural History Society of Northumbria" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 31/01/2018 | £51k | "Towards 2029" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/09/2013 | £139k | "Natural History Society of Northumbria Archive Project" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/06/2003 | £46k | "The Natural History Society of Northumbria Archive Project" |