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Beaver Trust

Also known as: Natural Trust

Beaver Trust educates, informs and enthuses people about the benefits of wetlands created by beavers. We operate across the UK and overseas in informal alliance with those who aims are aligned with ours. We use the beaver as an example of how multiple benefits to our planet can result from working alongside and in harmony with nature and wildlife.

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Activities & Mission

Beaver Trust educates, informs and enthuses people about the benefits of wetlands created by beavers. We operate across the UK and overseas in informal alliance with those who aims are aligned with ours. We use the beaver as an example of how multiple benefits to our planet can result from working alongside and in harmony with nature and wildlife.

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
£948,684
Latest Expenditure
£1,081,951

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 16.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £693,512
Charitable Activities £243,037
Other Trading £277
Investments £11,858
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,008,660
Raising Funds £73,291
Governance £105,689
Grants to Institutions £4,000
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
£948,684
£1,081,951£1,008,660£377,762£375,76214 / 10
2024
£892,311
£891,128£833,917£511,029£480,77411 / 10
2023
£946,061
£701,759£599,897£509,846£506,8469 / 2
2022
£644,107
£474,160£422,400£265,544£242,5449 / 8
2021
£386,526
£286,3970 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Beaver Trust

What does Beaver Trust do?

Beaver Trust educates, informs and enthuses people about the benefits of wetlands created by beavers. We operate across the UK and overseas in informal alliance with those who aims are aligned with ours. We use the beaver as an example of how multiple benefits to our planet can result from working alongside and in harmony with nature and wildlife.

How much income did Beaver Trust report in 2025?

Beaver Trust reported total income of £949k and reported expenditure of £1.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Beaver Trust registered as a charity?

Beaver Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 2019 as charity number 1185451. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Beaver Trust?

Beaver Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Beaver Trust operate?

Beaver Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England.

Is Beaver Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Beaver Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185451.

Details

Address
61 Bridge Street
KINGTON
HR5 3DJ
Registration Date
23 September 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5143972
Charity Number
1185451

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Trustees

Anna Gilchrist
James Bliss
James Byrne
Katharine Barke
Also governs 1 other charity
KEITH SHEPHERD
Martyn Vitty
Richard Allan
Victoria Patty Heffer
Zara Reid

Also Known As

  • Natural Trust

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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