SHALDON WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
The objectives of the charity are to promote for the benefit of the public the preservation and conservation of rare and endangered species together with plants and trees. The charity also aims to advance the education of the public about such endangered species and to conduct research throughout the world and publish reports and findings.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £28,392 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a surplus from the previous year. Unrestricted reserves decreased to £383,133, with the trustees noting that ticket pricing is under review and cost reductions are being sought. The trustees confirm that the accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Dr Joanna Newbolt
- JOSEPH DAVID GERARD MICHAEL MCNULTY
- Peter Brogden
- STEWART WILLIAM MUIR
- Stephanie Cherrett
- Tracey Belinda Moore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £293k | £322k |
| 31/12/2023 | £298k | £293k |
| 31/12/2022 | £290k | £286k |
| 31/12/2021 | £476k | £388k |
| 31/12/2020 | £279k | £221k |
Common questions
Is SHALDON WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £28,392 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reversing a surplus from the previous year. Unrestricted reserves decreased to £383,133, with the trustees noting that ticket pricing is under review and cost reductions are being sought. The trustees confirm that the accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 2 | £608k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £12k |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £378k |
| LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED | 1 | £235k |
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 1 | £162k |
| THE NINESQUARE TRUST | 1 | £162k |
| CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FOUNDATION | 1 | £148k |
| RESTORE OUR PLANET | 1 | £84k |
Charities like this
- THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
- WILDWOOD TRUST
- MARWELL WILDLIFE
- SHROPSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
- PANTHERA WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
- THE HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHALDON WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED | £293k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST | £9.2m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILDWOOD TRUST | £4.4m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MARWELL WILDLIFE | £12.4m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| SHROPSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST | £3.4m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| PANTHERA WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED | £803k | £170,001 - £180,000 | 4 | above | — | no doubt |