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.
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.
Grants
Norfolk Wildlife Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £8,715,342
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 366). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
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 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 366 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.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Norfolk Wildlife Trust
- The Norfolk Naturalists Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated