Sussex Wildlife Trust
Also known as: The Sussex Trust for Nature Conservation Limited
Leading the conservation agenda for SussexWildlife biodiversity monitoring and recordingPromoting achievement of biodiversity targets by othersDelivering progress towards biodiversity targets ourselvesEnhancing the desire in people for a healthy, wildlife rich environment Building support, membership and funding to enable the Trust to excel
Activities & Mission
Leading the conservation agenda for SussexWildlife biodiversity monitoring and recordingPromoting achievement of biodiversity targets by othersDelivering progress towards biodiversity targets ourselvesEnhancing the desire in people for a healthy, wildlife rich environment Building support, membership and funding to enable the Trust to excel
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
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 | £7,233,949 | £6,675,994 | £4,607,006 | £15,358,446 | £2,580,476 | 111 / 1100 |
| 2024 | £6,950,819 | £5,718,808 | £4,025,679 | £14,800,491 | £3,057,420 | 110 / 1000 |
| 2023 | £5,392,762 | £5,710,923 | £4,324,596 | £13,568,480 | £1,804,033 | 109 / 873 |
| 2022 | £5,336,145 | £5,510,271 | £3,873,530 | £13,886,641 | £1,870,000 | 102 / 694 |
| 2021 | £7,062,138 | £4,365,672 | £3,364,933 | £14,060,767 | £2,000,000 | 88 / 627 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sussex Wildlife Trust
What does Sussex Wildlife Trust do?
Leading the conservation agenda for SussexWildlife biodiversity monitoring and recordingPromoting achievement of biodiversity targets by othersDelivering progress towards biodiversity targets ourselvesEnhancing the desire in people for a healthy, wildlife rich environment Building support, membership and funding to enable the Trust to excel
How much income did Sussex Wildlife Trust report in 2025?
Sussex Wildlife Trust reported total income of £7.23m and reported expenditure of £6.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sussex Wildlife Trust?
Sussex Wildlife Trust has a program ratio of 63.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sussex Wildlife Trust registered as a charity?
Sussex Wildlife Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 1962 as charity number 207005. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Sussex Wildlife Trust?
Sussex Wildlife Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sussex Wildlife Trust operate?
Sussex Wildlife Trust operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.
Is Sussex Wildlife Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Sussex Wildlife Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207005.
Details
Woollards Way
Brighton
BN1 9BP
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Sussex Trust for Nature Conservation Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated