Skip to main content Skip to navigation

Grimsargh Wetlands Trust

The aim of the charity is to promote and preserve Grimsargh Wetlands for the local community. Our main objective is to protect this wonderful wildlife habitat and to encourage and promote the fauna and flora of the site. Grimsargh Wetlands is a Biological Heritage site and regularly attracts rare birds, animals and plants. Aims also to improve access and promote education.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

The aim of the charity is to promote and preserve Grimsargh Wetlands for the local community. Our main objective is to protect this wonderful wildlife habitat and to encourage and promote the fauna and flora of the site. Grimsargh Wetlands is a Biological Heritage site and regularly attracts rare birds, animals and plants. Aims also to improve access and promote education.

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
£21,621
Latest Expenditure
£25,481

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 117.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 117.9%
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
£21,621
£25,4810 / 10
2024
£2,412
£11,9550 / 10
2023
£11,238
£8,5680 / 15
2022
£6,383
£9,9660 / 16
2021
£39,593
£39,5220 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Grimsargh Wetlands Trust

What does Grimsargh Wetlands Trust do?

The aim of the charity is to promote and preserve Grimsargh Wetlands for the local community. Our main objective is to protect this wonderful wildlife habitat and to encourage and promote the fauna and flora of the site. Grimsargh Wetlands is a Biological Heritage site and regularly attracts rare birds, animals and plants. Aims also to improve access and promote education.

How much income did Grimsargh Wetlands Trust report in 2025?

Grimsargh Wetlands Trust reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Grimsargh Wetlands Trust registered as a charity?

Grimsargh Wetlands Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 2017 as charity number 1174037. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Grimsargh Wetlands Trust?

Grimsargh Wetlands Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID JOHN HINDLE MA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Grimsargh Wetlands Trust operate?

Grimsargh Wetlands Trust operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Grimsargh Wetlands Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Grimsargh Wetlands Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174037.

Details

Address
204 PRESTON ROAD
GRIMSARGH
PRESTON
PR2 5JS
Registration Date
31 July 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5103183
Charity Number
1174037

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Trustees

DAVID JOHN HINDLE MA Chair
Dominic James Best
Dr Michael John Fisher
Jane Linda Barrett
John Willan
Lesley Carole Walker
Phillip John Livesey
Richard Geoffrey Carefoot
STEPHEN WHITTAM

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
Report a data issue