NATIONAL HEDGELAYING SOCIETY
To promote the craft of Hedgelaying and encourage good management of hedgerows and associated features that will benefit the conservation of hedgerows and associated flora and fauna.Encourage competitions throughout the country to improve the quality of craftsmanship.Encourage the training of young people in order to ensure the continuation of this heritage craft.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £227,356, with unrestricted reserves at £152,861. The charity generated a net income of £19,209 from total income of £96,857 against expenditure of £77,648. The trustees confirm compliance with public benefit requirements and the independent examiner reported no material issues.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Claire Elizabeth Maymon
- David Ian Boyson
- John Vickery
- Michael David Hartnell
- Richard William Saunderson Hooker
- Steve Budding
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £97k | £78k |
| 31/12/2024 | £88k | £69k |
| 31/12/2023 | £64k | £66k |
| 31/12/2022 | £69k | £44k |
| 31/12/2021 | £43k | £36k |
Common questions
Is NATIONAL HEDGELAYING SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £227,356, with unrestricted reserves at £152,861. The charity generated a net income of £19,209 from total income of £96,857 against expenditure of £77,648. The trustees confirm compliance with public benefit requirements and the independent examiner reported no material issues. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NATIONAL HEDGELAYING SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NATIONAL HEDGELAYING SOCIETY as a grant recipient include THE ERNEST COOK TRUST, THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE TREE COUNCIL.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ERNEST COOK TRUST | FY2024 | £15k | Training Events & Accreditation Scheme with LANTRA (Platinum Jubilee Award) |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE TREE COUNCIL | FY2025 | £9k | Hedgerow planting |