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Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust

Conservation and maintenance, for the benefit of the public, of the natural environment and its indigenous woodland flora and fauna, with particular reference to the conservation and maintenance of the character and amenity of rural areas. In order to further the objects the charity expends money directly on relevant projects and also makes grants to relevant organisations.

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Activities & Mission

Conservation and maintenance, for the benefit of the public, of the natural environment and its indigenous woodland flora and fauna, with particular reference to the conservation and maintenance of the character and amenity of rural areas. In order to further the objects the charity expends money directly on relevant projects and also makes grants to relevant organisations.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£235
Latest Expenditure
£64,761

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 15.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £654,802
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £11
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £102,013
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,500
Grants to Institutions £30,000
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£654,813
£102,013£102,013£812,609£812,6090 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust

What does Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust do?

Conservation and maintenance, for the benefit of the public, of the natural environment and its indigenous woodland flora and fauna, with particular reference to the conservation and maintenance of the character and amenity of rural areas. In order to further the objects the charity expends money directly on relevant projects and also makes grants to relevant organisations.

How much income did Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust report in 2024?

Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust reported total income of £655k and reported expenditure of £102k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust registered as a charity?

Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 2010 as charity number 1139483. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust?

Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is THOMAS MICHAEL NELSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust operate?

Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139483.

Details

Address
H D H Wills 1965 Charitable Trust
Henley Knapp Barn
Fulwell
Chipping Norton
OX7 4EN
Registration Date
22 December 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5015037
Charity Number
1139483

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Trustees

THOMAS MICHAEL NELSON Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN SETON BURRELL CARSON
Also governs 1 other charity
Martin Guy Fiennes
RUPERT SPENCER PONSONBY
Also governs 1 other charity

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