North Wales Wildlife Trust
Also known as: The North Wales Naturalists' Trust Limited, Nwwt, Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru
Conserving and protecting wildlife in North Wales including by owning and/or managing nature reserves, educational activities with children and adults, and generally promoting awareness of wildlife. Publishing magazines and arranging educational meetings for our members. Liaising and co-operating with other wildlife trusts including Wildlife Trusts Wales and the Royal Society of Wildife Trusts.
Activities & Mission
Conserving and protecting wildlife in North Wales including by owning and/or managing nature reserves, educational activities with children and adults, and generally promoting awareness of wildlife. Publishing magazines and arranging educational meetings for our members. Liaising and co-operating with other wildlife trusts including Wildlife Trusts Wales and the Royal Society of Wildife Trusts.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £3,959,835 | £3,968,343 | £3,072,814 | £4,759,746 | £1,888,691 | 71 / 1041 |
| 2024 | £4,540,157 | £4,413,054 | £4,131,644 | £4,754,932 | £833,813 | 50 / 562 |
| 2023 | £6,174,409 | £4,745,900 | £4,015,964 | £4,641,151 | £1,164,519 | 66 / 485 |
| 2022 | £3,736,376 | £3,240,613 | £2,590,942 | £3,032,644 | £2,137,162 | 52 / 452 |
| 2021 | £3,122,499 | £2,554,291 | £2,050,900 | £2,536,881 | £1,744,312 | 40 / 343 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about North Wales Wildlife Trust
What does North Wales Wildlife Trust do?
Conserving and protecting wildlife in North Wales including by owning and/or managing nature reserves, educational activities with children and adults, and generally promoting awareness of wildlife. Publishing magazines and arranging educational meetings for our members. Liaising and co-operating with other wildlife trusts including Wildlife Trusts Wales and the Royal Society of Wildife Trusts.
How much income did North Wales Wildlife Trust report in 2025?
North Wales Wildlife Trust reported total income of £3.96m and reported expenditure of £3.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is North Wales Wildlife Trust?
North Wales Wildlife Trust has a program ratio of 77.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was North Wales Wildlife Trust registered as a charity?
North Wales Wildlife Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 1964 as charity number 230772. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs North Wales Wildlife Trust?
North Wales Wildlife Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Howard Colin Davies. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does North Wales Wildlife Trust operate?
North Wales Wildlife Trust operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is North Wales Wildlife Trust a registered charity?
Yes — North Wales Wildlife Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230772.
Details
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Garth Road
Bangor
LL57 2RT
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Also Known As
- The North Wales Naturalists' Trust Limited
- Nwwt
- Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated