GWENT WILDLIFE TRUST LTD
Registered charity 242619 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GWENT WILDLIFE TRUST, MONMOUTHSHIRE NATURALISTS TRUST LIMITED, THE GWENT TRUST FOR NATURE CONSERVATION LIMITED
Gwent Wildlife Trust has a vision of an environment rich in wildlife for everyone. We work to rebuild biodiversity and engage people with their environment. We manage land, campaign for wildlife, provide advice and promote enjoyment and appreciation of wildlife.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Environment/conservation/heritage · Other Charitable Purposes · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £206,095 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £3,440,074 to £3,233,979. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that finances have continually improved and free reserves stand at £1,022,366, which exceeds the stated policy target of six months' operating costs (£750,000). The auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six months of future expenditure (held: £1.0m)
“The Trustees believe that the level of reserves required to maintain the necessary liquidity should take account of 6 months future expenditure which for 25/26 is budgeted at £750,000.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Menzies LLP. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Gwent Wildlife Trust (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Postcode Lottery — “The Wildlife Trusts are very lucky to receive generous support from players of the Postcode Lottery.” (source page)
- National Lottery Heritage Fund — “Thanks to players of the National Lottery, Gwent Wildlife Trust has been awarded £50,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Funds Covid-19 E…” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
38 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (36 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£159k
Reported reserves equal ~11.7 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 11.9% of total income — above the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Marc Leppardchair
- Clare Louise Skidmore
- David Rees
- Dr Mary Barkham
- Jonathan Marten Henry Stephens
- Matthew Charles Lewis
- Mavis Mckenzie Cecil
- Richard Hugh Howell
- Sarah-Louise Raphael Puntan-Galea
- Tim Rathbone
- Tom Abbey Smith
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Blaenau Gwent · Caerphilly · Monmouthshire · Newport City · Torfaen
Income and spending
Common questions
Is GWENT WILDLIFE TRUST LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £206,095 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £3,440,074 to £3,233,979. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that finances have continually improved and free reserves stand at £1,022,366, which exceeds the stated policy target of six months' operating costs (£750,000). The auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Menzies LLP.
Who funds GWENT WILDLIFE TRUST LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GWENT WILDLIFE TRUST LTD as a grant recipient include ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS, THE LESLIE SMITH FOUNDATION, THE REED FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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