Downlands Trust
Also known as: Friends of Downlands Project
We are a volunteer-run charity set up to support countryside conservation and management schemes across NE Surrey and adjoining urban fringe areas of South London. We do this principally via raising funds in order to provide grants to further our aims. These include enhancing the local landscape, maintaining biodiversity in rare habitats and promoting access to the countryside for everyone.
Activities & Mission
We are a volunteer-run charity set up to support countryside conservation and management schemes across NE Surrey and adjoining urban fringe areas of South London. We do this principally via raising funds in order to provide grants to further our aims. These include enhancing the local landscape, maintaining biodiversity in rare habitats and promoting access to the countryside for everyone.
Grants
Downlands Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2026)
- £86,148
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £556,847 | £86,148 | £53,410 | £1,630,368 | £1,604,565 | 0 / 0 |
| 2025 | £1,089,977 | £55,617 | £53,149 | £1,159,669 | £1,156,346 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £53,816 | £55,730 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £50,725 | £33,835 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £58,055 | £42,842 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Downlands Trust
What does Downlands Trust do?
We are a volunteer-run charity set up to support countryside conservation and management schemes across NE Surrey and adjoining urban fringe areas of South London. We do this principally via raising funds in order to provide grants to further our aims. These include enhancing the local landscape, maintaining biodiversity in rare habitats and promoting access to the countryside for everyone.
How much income did Downlands Trust report in 2026?
Downlands Trust reported total income of £557k and reported expenditure of £86k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Downlands Trust registered as a charity?
Downlands Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 2008 as charity number 1126535. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Downlands Trust?
Downlands Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Downlands Trust operate?
Downlands Trust operates across 3 areas: Croydon, Surrey and Sutton.
Is Downlands Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Downlands Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126535.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Friends of Downlands Project
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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- How metrics are calculated