Essex Wildlife Trust Limited
The three main areas of activity are the management of nature reserves, conservation, and people and wildlife. All these activities aim to promote conservation and encourage sustainability in a wide audience.
Activities & Mission
The three main areas of activity are the management of nature reserves, conservation, and people and wildlife. All these activities aim to promote conservation and encourage sustainability in a wide audience.
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 9% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £9,953,036 | £9,725,012 | £5,939,420 | £31,144,343 | £5,481,463 | 203 / 2017 |
| 2023 | £9,226,032 | £10,563,749 | £6,608,859 | £25,270,776 | £3,147,884 | 201 / 1764 |
| 2022 | £8,385,673 | £9,774,116 | £5,897,971 | £31,113,143 | £4,883,200 | 191 / 2239 |
| 2021 | £8,615,267 | £8,371,748 | £5,137,251 | £34,596,152 | £9,706,169 | 141 / 2058 |
| 2020 | £10,040,194 | £7,399,306 | £4,590,415 | £33,239,359 | £3,616,279 | 136 / 1500 |
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Frequently asked questions about Essex Wildlife Trust Limited
What does Essex Wildlife Trust Limited do?
The three main areas of activity are the management of nature reserves, conservation, and people and wildlife. All these activities aim to promote conservation and encourage sustainability in a wide audience.
How much income did Essex Wildlife Trust Limited report in 2024?
Essex Wildlife Trust Limited reported total income of £9.95m and reported expenditure of £9.73m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Essex Wildlife Trust Limited?
Essex Wildlife Trust Limited has a program ratio of 59.7%, 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 Essex Wildlife Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Essex Wildlife Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 210065. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Essex Wildlife Trust Limited?
Essex Wildlife Trust Limited 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 Essex Wildlife Trust Limited operate?
Essex Wildlife Trust Limited operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Essex Wildlife Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Essex Wildlife Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210065.
Details
Joan Elliot Visitor Centre
Abbotts Hall Farm
Maldon Road
Great Wigborough
COLCHEST
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