BADGWORTHY TRUST FOR THE PRESERVATION OF EXMOOR
Latest income
£109k
Latest spending
£2k
Registered
1970
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,266,776, which represents an increase from the previous year's £1,160,076. The trustees report a net income of £106,700 for the year, derived primarily from investment income, and confirm that resources are adequate to meet commitments.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six months’ outgoings (held: £1.3m)
“In the event, however that land is purchased, it will be the Trust’s policy to retain sufficient funds to enable the Trust to meet at least six months’ outgoings.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan interest charged to subsidiary
“Interest amounting to £17,967 (2024: £18,182) was charged in respect of the loan to Badgworthy Land Company Limited during the year. The balance outstanding from Badgworthy Land Company Limited at the year-end was £1,048,134 (2024: £466,168) relating to the loan account.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Badgworthy Land Company Limited
“The trust owns the whole of the issued ordinary share capital of Badgworthy Land Company Limited (company number – 00218403), a company registered in England and Wales. The company owns various freehold land and buildings on Exmoor, which it administers in accordance with the objects of the trust.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Sir Stephen Waley-Cohen Btchair
- Christina Margaret Williams
- Felicita Busby
- GUY RICHARD THOMAS-EVERARD
- IAN LUTLEY PUGSLEY
- Timothy Yandle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £109k | £2k |
| 31/03/2024 | £102k | £3k |
| 31/03/2023 | £125k | £4k |
| 31/03/2022 | £80k | £1k |
| 31/03/2021 | £56k | £45k |
Common questions
Is BADGWORTHY TRUST FOR THE PRESERVATION OF EXMOOR financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,266,776, which represents an increase from the previous year's £1,160,076. The trustees report a net income of £106,700 for the year, derived primarily from investment income, and confirm that resources are adequate to meet commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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