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Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited

The Trust's mission is to conserve local wildlife, promote nature conservation and provide the means by which everyone can become involved. It achieves this by providing advice on wildlife issues, undertaking species and habitat conservation and managing nature reserves, as well as a range of activities aimed at making people more aware of, and engaged in, the conservation message.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust's mission is to conserve local wildlife, promote nature conservation and provide the means by which everyone can become involved. It achieves this by providing advice on wildlife issues, undertaking species and habitat conservation and managing nature reserves, as well as a range of activities aimed at making people more aware of, and engaged in, the conservation message.

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
£5,541,966
Latest Expenditure
£4,732,203

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 57.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 15% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 32.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% of UK Environment 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 £1,727,251
Charitable Activities £2,266,246
Other Trading £1,537,257
Investments £3,552
Other Income £7,660

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,185,480
Raising Funds £1,546,723
Governance £0
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,541,966
£4,732,203£3,185,480£10,111,941£1,018,873106 / 412
2024
£4,208,016
£4,112,495£2,696,392£9,289,345£658,00078 / 400
2023
£5,268,184
£3,898,344£2,603,839£9,193,824£742,00080 / 351
2022
£5,412,106
£3,388,438£2,207,868£7,823,984£5,754,79464 / 250
2021
£3,015,889
£2,716,422£1,801,364£5,800,316£478,00054 / 231

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited

What does Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited do?

The Trust's mission is to conserve local wildlife, promote nature conservation and provide the means by which everyone can become involved. It achieves this by providing advice on wildlife issues, undertaking species and habitat conservation and managing nature reserves, as well as a range of activities aimed at making people more aware of, and engaged in, the conservation message.

How much income did Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited report in 2025?

Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited reported total income of £5.54m and reported expenditure of £4.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited?

Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited has a program ratio of 57.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 January 1964 as charity number 221819. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited?

Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited 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 Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited operate?

Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited operates across 3 areas: Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside and Northumberland.

Is Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 221819.

Details

Address
Northumberland Wildlife Trust Ltd
The Garden House
St. Nicholas Park
Jubilee Road
Gosforth
NEWCASTL
Registration Date
15 January 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
221819
Charity Number
221819

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Trustees

Ailsa Katharine Hobson
Chris Taylor
DEREK COATES
Eveline Brunton
Hugh Ferrand
Ian Jackson
JOHN BAKER-CRESSWELL
Also governs 1 other charity
Karen Statham
Katie Stevens
Michael Jeffries
Nigel Porter
Rosie Tapsfield
Suren Kanagasundaram
Trai Anfield

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