BADGWORTHY TRUST FOR THE PRESERVATION OF EXMOOR
To promote for the benefit of the public generally and especially for the inhabitants and users of the Exmoor National Park the protection of land and buildings of beauty or historic interest and as regards lands of ecological or other scientific importance with the National Park.
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
“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
“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
“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
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?
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. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £1.1m |
| M J CAMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £248k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 2 | £119k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 2 | £45k |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE VINEHILL TRUST | 1 | £7.7m |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £1.5m |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £929k |
Charities like this
- THE EXMOOR SOCIETY
- THE MOORLAND MOUSIE TRUST
- EXMOOR ZOOLOGICAL & CONSERVATION CENTRE
- SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK TRUST
- NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK TRUST
- THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BADGWORTHY TRUST FOR THE PRESERVATION OF EXMOOR | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EXMOOR SOCIETY | £147k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MOORLAND MOUSIE TRUST | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| EXMOOR ZOOLOGICAL & CONSERVATION CENTRE | £987k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK TRUST | £2.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK TRUST | £131k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |