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Friends Of Holt Island Nature Reserve

The Friends are instrumental in preserving a unique natural habitat that has developed from an area that formerly provided employment and prosperity for the town of St Ives for centuries.It achieves this by providing finance and support to enhance access, habitat management, species monitoring, infrastructure improvement, publicity and education on the Island

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Activities & Mission

The Friends are instrumental in preserving a unique natural habitat that has developed from an area that formerly provided employment and prosperity for the town of St Ives for centuries.It achieves this by providing finance and support to enhance access, habitat management, species monitoring, infrastructure improvement, publicity and education on the Island

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
£26,916
Latest Expenditure
£25,638

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£26,916
£25,6380 / 15
2024
£13,335
£13,9190 / 15
2023
£23,672
£6,9380 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Holt Island Nature Reserve

What does Friends Of Holt Island Nature Reserve do?

The Friends are instrumental in preserving a unique natural habitat that has developed from an area that formerly provided employment and prosperity for the town of St Ives for centuries.It achieves this by providing finance and support to enhance access, habitat management, species monitoring, infrastructure improvement, publicity and education on the Island

How much income did Friends Of Holt Island Nature Reserve report in 2025?

Friends Of Holt Island Nature Reserve reported total income of £27k and reported expenditure of £26k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Holt Island Nature Reserve registered as a charity?

Friends Of Holt Island Nature Reserve was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 2022 as charity number 1198894. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Friends Of Holt Island Nature Reserve?

Friends Of Holt Island Nature Reserve is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Keith Victor Grimwade. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Holt Island Nature Reserve operate?

Friends Of Holt Island Nature Reserve operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Holt Island Nature Reserve a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Holt Island Nature Reserve is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198894.

Details

Address
18 REDWELL CLOSE
ST. IVES
PE27 6NY
Registration Date
10 May 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5193519
Charity Number
1198894

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Trustees

Keith Victor Grimwade Chair
BASIL JAMES BELCHER FCInstCES
David George Street
Dr Timothy Michael Reed
Helen Amanda Cripps
Ian Norman Jackson
Jeremy James Knight
Jill Elizabeth Burt
JULIAN DAVID LIMENTANI
Nigel John Sprowell
Samuel Dobson

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30 July 2026
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