DUNGENESS BIRD OBSERVATORY TRUST
The advancement of the education of the public by the recording and study of objects of ornithological, botanical, zoological or general scientific interest and the conservation of wildlife by the encouragement of the breeding of wild birds, animals and insects which are harmless and beautiful at Dungeness, Kent and the surrounding area of Romney Marsh.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net operating deficit of £6,506 before investment gains, resulting in a total net expenditure of £50,557 against incoming resources of £44,051. However, the charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £1,216,074, primarily in the form of investment assets valued at £1,204,084, which the trustees cite as supporting the going concern assumption. The charity does not disclose a specific reserves policy target against which to measure its financial health.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- GILL HOLLAMBYchair
- Andrew James Appleton
- BARRY CHAMBERS
- JOHN CLEMENTS
- Jake Everitt
- Lyn Griffiths
- MARTYN BAILEY
- RAY O'REILLY
- Rafael Alan Mitchell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £44k | £51k |
| 31/12/2023 | £42k | £41k |
| 31/12/2022 | £48k | £42k |
| 31/12/2021 | £41k | £39k |
| 31/12/2020 | £38k | £44k |
Common questions
Is DUNGENESS BIRD OBSERVATORY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net operating deficit of £6,506 before investment gains, resulting in a total net expenditure of £50,557 against incoming resources of £44,051. However, the charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £1,216,074, primarily in the form of investment assets valued at £1,204,084, which the trustees cite as supporting the going concern assumption. The charity does not disclose a specific reserves policy target against which to measure its financial health. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.