THE RAILWAY LAND WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
Inspiring environmental sustainability by bringing nature to the heart of Lewes.We do this through:Running the Linklater Pavilion building as a community-based hub for the understanding of a sustainable environmentProviding inclusive outdoor learning using innovative approachesSupporting the local authority in managing the Railway Land Local Nature Reserve for the whole community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust generated total income of £348,464 and incurred total expenditure of £382,405, resulting in a net deficit of £33,941. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £723,391, which the Trustees consider appropriate to support ongoing operations and manage financial risk.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 24,707 161,715 186,422” — page 13
“Key management personnel (including directors) received compensation of £70,799 (2024: £68,448)” — page 18
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- Andrew Saunders
- Anne Robertson
- Anthony Robert Pearce
- Antonia Scarr
- Barry McNulty
- Istvan Haasz
- Kensa Cooper
- Ruth Rudwick
- Ryan Myint
- Steve Bright
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £348k | £382k |
| 31/03/2024 | £553k | £630k |
| 31/03/2023 | £417k | £230k |
| 31/03/2022 | £181k | £146k |
| 31/03/2021 | £108k | £84k |
Common questions
Is THE RAILWAY LAND WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust generated total income of £348,464 and incurred total expenditure of £382,405, resulting in a net deficit of £33,941. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £723,391, which the Trustees consider appropriate to support ongoing operations and manage financial risk. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE RAILWAY LAND WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE RAILWAY LAND WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST, THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION, THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | FY2024 | £440k | |
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | FY2023 | £60k | null |
| THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £50k | |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2024 | £409k | NatureLinks |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/12/2022 | £230k | "Lewes Wildlife and Wellbeing Mosaic" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2022 | £9k | Railway Land Wellbeing Trail project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2021 | £234k | Growing Green Infrastructure |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/08/2021 | £10k | Wellbeing in Nature |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/01/2017 | £42k | "Resilient Railway Land" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/07/2014 | £64k | "Railway Land Live!" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/01/2007 | £23k | "The Restoration of Leighside Pond" |