Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust
Latest income
£2.5m
Latest spending
£621k
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £9,376,829, reflecting a net income of £1,873,974 driven by significant grant income and the return of hostel operations. The charity holds substantial unrestricted reserves relative to its annual expenditure, indicating strong financial stability despite recent capital investments in the observatory building.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Donation from connected charity
“During the year a donation of £672,069 was made by the Fair Isle Endowment Trust 1986 to the charity. This amount cleared the outstanding loan.” — page 25
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.