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Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust

To further the conservation of the UKs native amphibians and reptiles via conservation management, advocacy, research and education throughout the British Isles, Europe and elsewhere in the world.

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Activities & Mission

To further the conservation of the UKs native amphibians and reptiles via conservation management, advocacy, research and education throughout the British Isles, Europe and elsewhere in the world.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,347,538
Latest Expenditure
£2,230,693

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 51% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 59% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £447,144
Charitable Activities £1,405,784
Other Trading £2,730
Investments £248,019
Other Income £243,861

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,205,070
Raising Funds £25,623
Governance £65,092
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,347,538
£2,230,693£2,205,070£7,475,857£1,706,79043 / 0
2024
£2,205,272
£2,278,171£2,253,173£7,021,424£1,653,43947 / 0
2023
£2,157,374
£2,077,132£2,050,876£7,037,359£1,090,57941 / 0
2022
£2,189,795
£1,951,135£1,924,650£7,371,975£1,057,96139 / 0
2021
£2,226,228
£1,811,313£1,786,518£6,839,009£893,77837 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust

What does Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust do?

To further the conservation of the UKs native amphibians and reptiles via conservation management, advocacy, research and education throughout the British Isles, Europe and elsewhere in the world.

How much income did Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust report in 2025?

Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust reported total income of £2.35m and reported expenditure of £2.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust?

Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust has a program ratio of 93.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust registered as a charity?

Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 June 2009 as charity number 1130188. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust?

Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JONATHAN WEBSTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust operate?

Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Amphibian And Reptile Conservation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130188.

Details

Address
Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Tr
744 Christchurch Road
BOURNEMOUTH
BH7 6BZ
Registration Date
16 June 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4046139
Charity Number
1130188

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Trustees

JONATHAN WEBSTER Chair
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David Elliott
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DR ROBERT JEHLE
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Dr ROGER MITCHELL CBiol FRSB
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HOWARD INNS
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JEREMY LARICK BRUCE
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PROFESSOR RICHARD GRIFFITHS
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Rebecca Turner BSc, MSc
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Sectors & Classifications

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