Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

Wildlife Conservation

Activities & Mission

Wildlife Conservation

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

Gloucestershire South Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£6,119,607

Latest Expenditure

£6,418,508

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 18.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 28% 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 £2,389,690

Charitable Activities £2,867,076

Other Trading £706,640

Investments £82,091

Other Income £74,110

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,257,739

Raising Funds £1,160,769

Governance £44,824

Grants to Institutions £12,558

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	£6,119,607	£6,418,508	£5,257,739	£7,839,595	£243,499	109 / 650
2024	£5,456,524	£5,161,676	£3,844,214	£8,124,514	£3,908,761	109 / 560
2023	£5,594,444	£4,880,956	£3,570,807	£7,878,528	£963,591	103 / 550
2022	£4,871,057	£4,369,937	£3,162,023	£7,228,184	£259,095	98 / 580
2021	£4,793,014	£3,533,511	£2,708,090	£6,859,278	£297,736	87 / 470

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

What does Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust do?

Wildlife Conservation

How much income did Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust report in 2025?

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust reported total income of £6.12m and reported expenditure of £6.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust?

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust has a program ratio of 85.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust registered as a charity?

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 1964 as charity number 232580. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust?

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust operate?

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust operates across 2 areas: Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire.

Is Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 232580.