Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Also known as: The Norfolk Naturalists Trust

To advance the conservation of wildlife and wild places in Norfolk for the public benefit and to advance the education of the public in the principles and practices of sustainable development.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the conservation of wildlife and wild places in Norfolk for the public benefit and to advance the education of the public in the principles and practices of sustainable development.

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

Norfolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£9,369,195

Latest Expenditure

£8,715,342

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 56.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 60.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 39.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Charitable activities 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 £3,374,203

Charitable Activities £2,717,033

Other Trading £1,434,010

Investments £226,069

Other Income £1,617,880

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,286,641

Raising Funds £3,428,701

Governance £22,022

Grants to Institutions £0

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	£9,369,195	£8,715,342	£5,286,641	£26,104,711	£4,036,770	177 / 450
2024	£8,179,295	£8,120,451	£5,355,114	£25,521,081	£3,300,452	162 / 450
2023	£6,805,442	£6,727,010	£4,258,293	£25,157,185	£1,797,803	152 / 460
2022	£5,923,197	£5,645,774	£3,680,865	£25,283,376	£1,356,997	137 / 460
2021	£7,245,515	£4,716,059	£3,232,311	£24,864,367	£1,141,530	127 / 440

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Wildlife Trust

What does Norfolk Wildlife Trust do?

To advance the conservation of wildlife and wild places in Norfolk for the public benefit and to advance the education of the public in the principles and practices of sustainable development.

How much income did Norfolk Wildlife Trust report in 2025?

Norfolk Wildlife Trust reported total income of £9.37m and reported expenditure of £8.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Norfolk Wildlife Trust?

Norfolk Wildlife Trust has a program ratio of 56.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Norfolk Wildlife Trust registered as a charity?

Norfolk Wildlife Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 1963 as charity number 208734. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Norfolk Wildlife Trust?

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Norfolk Wildlife Trust operate?

Norfolk Wildlife Trust operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Norfolk Wildlife Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Norfolk Wildlife Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208734.