Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Also known as: The Cornwall Trust for Nature Conservation Limited
RECORD, STUDY AND PROTECT PLACES AND OBJECTS OF ORNITHOLOGICAL, ENTOMOLOGICAL, BOTANICAL, ZOOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST, OR OF NATURAL BEAUTY; OWN AND MANAGE NATURE RESERVES FOR THE CONSERVATION AND CONTROL OF PLANTS AND WILD CREATURES LIVING THEREIN; PROMOTE, ORGANISE AND ENCOURAGE STUDY AND RESEARCH FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES.
Activities & Mission
RECORD, STUDY AND PROTECT PLACES AND OBJECTS OF ORNITHOLOGICAL, ENTOMOLOGICAL, BOTANICAL, ZOOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST, OR OF NATURAL BEAUTY; OWN AND MANAGE NATURE RESERVES FOR THE CONSERVATION AND CONTROL OF PLANTS AND WILD CREATURES LIVING THEREIN; PROMOTE, ORGANISE AND ENCOURAGE STUDY AND RESEARCH FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,647,715 | £6,566,032 | £4,592,933 | £12,441,949 | £1,620,295 | 113 / 750 |
| 2024 | £5,869,614 | £5,748,260 | £4,242,271 | £11,359,811 | £1,879,000 | 99 / 1316 |
| 2023 | £7,331,181 | £5,525,460 | £4,147,880 | £10,594,440 | £1,934,581 | 110 / 1500 |
| 2022 | £5,915,671 | £5,599,610 | £4,223,336 | £8,794,269 | £955,687 | 82 / 2400 |
| 2021 | £4,613,201 | £4,109,307 | £3,066,167 | £8,477,300 | £927,509 | 77 / 1400 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cornwall Wildlife Trust
What does Cornwall Wildlife Trust do?
RECORD, STUDY AND PROTECT PLACES AND OBJECTS OF ORNITHOLOGICAL, ENTOMOLOGICAL, BOTANICAL, ZOOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST, OR OF NATURAL BEAUTY; OWN AND MANAGE NATURE RESERVES FOR THE CONSERVATION AND CONTROL OF PLANTS AND WILD CREATURES LIVING THEREIN; PROMOTE, ORGANISE AND ENCOURAGE STUDY AND RESEARCH FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES.
How much income did Cornwall Wildlife Trust report in 2025?
Cornwall Wildlife Trust reported total income of £7.65m and reported expenditure of £6.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cornwall Wildlife Trust?
Cornwall Wildlife Trust has a program ratio of 60.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cornwall Wildlife Trust registered as a charity?
Cornwall Wildlife Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 1963 as charity number 214929. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Cornwall Wildlife Trust?
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cornwall Wildlife Trust operate?
Cornwall Wildlife Trust operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cornwall Wildlife Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Cornwall Wildlife Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 214929.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Cornwall Trust for Nature Conservation Limited
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated