FRIENDS OF RYE HARBOUR NATURE RESERVE
The charity supports all aspects of the management of the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in East Sussex by providing finance, volunteer assistance, staff accommodation and advice. Meetings and events for members of the charity are held to assist with fund raising.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a financial surplus of £9,213 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £712,818. The trustees consider the free reserves of £250,281 to be sufficient for current purposes and confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees’ policy is to maintain a level of reserves which will provide a stable base for its continuing activities while at the same time ensuring excessive funds are not accumulated.” — page 6
Trustees
- ALAN JOHN MARTIN
- Anne Elizabeth Yates
- Christine Mary George
- David Peter Bentley
- Dr Barry John Yates
- Dr Claire Elizabeth Bayntun
- James Tomlinson
- John Victor Robert Baker
- LINDA MARIE WREN
- PATRICK FRANCIS BONHAM
- Philip Edward Jones
- STEPHEN GEORGE MASTERS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £79k | £63k |
| 31/03/2025 | £96k | £86k |
| 31/03/2024 | £70k | £70k |
| 31/03/2023 | £90k | £49k |
| 31/03/2022 | £82k | £84k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF RYE HARBOUR NATURE RESERVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a financial surplus of £9,213 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £712,818. The trustees consider the free reserves of £250,281 to be sufficient for current purposes and confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.