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East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust

To promote, for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment within the area of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths and the Otter Estuary.

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Activities & Mission

To promote, for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment within the area of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths and the Otter Estuary.

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

Latest Income
£162,773
Latest Expenditure
£341,288

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 48.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £241,479
Charitable Activities £276,387
Other Trading £0
Investments £54,276
Other Income £20

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £277,936
Raising Funds £0
Governance £43,635
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£162,773
£341,2880 / 98
2024
£572,162
£277,936£277,936£2,350,524£1,957,9773 / 90
2023
£647,743
£557,492£557,492£1,931,046£1,759,1903 / 80
2022
£867,015
£828,917£828,917£1,952,302£1,944,0722 / 80
2021
£388,900
£382,1870 / 45

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust

What does East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust do?

To promote, for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment within the area of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths and the Otter Estuary.

How much income did East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust report in 2025?

East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust reported total income of £163k and reported expenditure of £341k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust?

East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust has a program ratio of 48.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust registered as a charity?

East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 May 2005 as charity number 1109514. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust?

East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN CHRISTIAN VARLEY OBE TD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust operate?

East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust a registered charity?

Yes — East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109514.

Details

Address
ROLLE ESTATE OFFICE
BICTON ARENA
BICTON
EAST BUDLEIGH
BUDLEIGH SALTERTON
EX9 7BL
Registration Date
17 May 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4015788
Charity Number
1109514

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Trustees

JOHN CHRISTIAN VARLEY OBE TD Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ANDREW CHARLES JOHN COOPER BSC
Also governs 3 other charities
Charlotte Ashburner Walliker
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID JAMES ROPER ROBINSON
Ian Monks
James Bevan
Lord Clinton DL
Michael Charles Williams MBE
Michael Williams MBE
NOEL GEORGE HERBERT MANNS
Peter Nixon

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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