Devon Wildlife Trust

Also known as: The Devon Trust for Nature Conservation Limited, The Devon Wildlife Trust, The Devon Wildlife Trust Limited

Devon Wildlife Trust works to achieve its charitable purpose of a Devon rich in wildlife by:securing wildlife rich habitat under sound management, challenging thinking and practices which have a negative impact on species and habitats andencouraging people to understand and value wildlife.

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Activities & Mission

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

Devon

Financial Information

Latest Income

£7,527,235

Latest Expenditure

£7,428,418

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 51% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 34% 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

Donations & Legacies £2,883,606

Charitable Activities £4,029,684

Other Trading £481,450

Investments £30,719

Other Income £101,776

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,447,492

Raising Funds £980,926

Governance £45,535

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£7,527,235	£7,428,418	£6,447,492	£11,244,287	£1,401,471	109 / 700
2024	£6,074,111	£6,222,164	£5,418,332	£11,186,517	£1,035,091	103 / 515
2023	£5,751,985	£5,462,899	£4,726,105	£11,233,044	£607,150	93 / 500
2022	£5,773,185	£5,156,394	£4,346,624	£11,050,518	£801,205	84 / 350
2021	£5,504,974	£4,516,676	£3,813,710	£10,265,660	£987,173	86 / 1500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Devon Wildlife Trust

What does Devon Wildlife Trust do?

How much income did Devon Wildlife Trust report in 2025?

Devon Wildlife Trust reported total income of £7.53m and reported expenditure of £7.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Devon Wildlife Trust?

Devon Wildlife Trust has a program ratio of 85.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Devon Wildlife Trust registered as a charity?

Devon Wildlife Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 1963 as charity number 213224. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Devon Wildlife Trust?

Devon Wildlife Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Devon Wildlife Trust operate?

Devon Wildlife Trust operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Devon Wildlife Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Devon Wildlife Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 213224.