THE SHEEPDROVE TRUST
The trust supports initiatives which increase sustainability, biodiversity and organic farming, for example research into organic seed production and nutrition. The trust also supports specific work in educational research and spiritual care for the living and the dying.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £28,427,209, which the trustees acknowledge are large levels compared to annual expenditure because the main income source is investments maintained for future generation. The charity generated a net income of £528,479, driven by significant net gains on investments of £1,545,053, while total charitable expenditure including grants and project costs was £1,066,208. The trustees report that systems are in place to mitigate major risks and are satisfied with investment performance.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustee, Helen Craven-Jones, is employed as an administrator for Sheepdrove Farm which invoices the charity for the administration services the trustee provides to the charity. During the period from her appointment as trustee to the year end of 31 December 2024, the charity paid the farm £3,656.” — page 14
“The trustee, Helen Craven-Jones, is employed as an administrator for Sheepdrove Farm which invoices the charity for the administration services the trustee provides to the charity. During the period from her appointment as trustee to the year end of 31 December 2024, the charity paid the farm £3,656.” — page 14
“The Trust also paid £1,887 for Rewilding surveys and advice and £11,429 for restoration work and hedgelaying on the Sheepdrove Farm, a farm which the trustees own.” — page 17
“The trustee, Helen Craven-Jones, is employed as an administrator for Sheepdrove Farm which invoices the charity for the administration services the trustee provides to the charity. During the period from her appointment as trustee to the year end of 31 December 2024, the charity paid the farm £3,656.” — page 14
“The Trust also paid £1,887 for Rewilding surveys and advice and £11,429 for restoration work and hedgelaying on the Sheepdrove Farm, a farm which the trustees own.” — page 17
“The trustee, Helen Craven-Jones, is employed as an administrator for Sheepdrove Farm which invoices the charity for the administration services the trustee provides to the charity. During the period from her appointment as trustee to the year end of 31 December 2024, the charity paid the farm £3,656.” — page 14
“The Trust also paid £1,887 for Rewilding surveys and advice and £11,429 for restoration work and hedgelaying on the Sheepdrove Farm, a farm which the trustees own.” — page 17
Trustees
- ANABEL KINDERSLEY
- BARNABAS GUY KINDERSLEY
- HARRIET ROSE TREUILLE
- HELEN ANN CRAVEN-JONES
- JULIET ELIZABETH KINDERSLEY
- PETER DAVID KINDERSLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £89k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £58k | £502k |
| 31/12/2022 | £104 | £766k |
| 31/12/2021 | £176 | £609k |
| 31/12/2020 | £206 | £407k |
Common questions
Is THE SHEEPDROVE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £28,427,209, which the trustees acknowledge are large levels compared to annual expenditure because the main income source is investments maintained for future generation. The charity generated a net income of £528,479, driven by significant net gains on investments of £1,545,053, while total charitable expenditure including grants and project costs was £1,066,208. The trustees report that systems are in place to mitigate major risks and are satisfied with investment performance. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sumer Auditco Limited.
Who funds THE SHEEPDROVE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SHEEPDROVE TRUST as a grant recipient include BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Voluntary income |