The Friends Of Aston's Eyot
Promoting wildlife and public access to Aston's Eyot, a former rubbish tip turned nature reserve in East Oxford, through increasing biodiviersity (habitat management) and path maintenance. Also involving local residents in wildlife events - dawn chorus and plant identification walks, moth trapping, bat detecting and volunteer work parties involving planting, scything, litter picking etc.
Activities & Mission
Promoting wildlife and public access to Aston's Eyot, a former rubbish tip turned nature reserve in East Oxford, through increasing biodiviersity (habitat management) and path maintenance. Also involving local residents in wildlife events - dawn chorus and plant identification walks, moth trapping, bat detecting and volunteer work parties involving planting, scything, litter picking etc.
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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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,534 | £15,638 | 0 / 140 | |||
| 2023 | £16,040 | £7,129 | 0 / 140 | |||
| 2022 | £7,750 | £7,326 | 0 / 115 | |||
| 2021 | £3,274 | £1,400 | 0 / 110 | |||
| 2020 | £2,146 | £1,608 | 0 / 110 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Aston's Eyot
What does The Friends Of Aston's Eyot do?
Promoting wildlife and public access to Aston's Eyot, a former rubbish tip turned nature reserve in East Oxford, through increasing biodiviersity (habitat management) and path maintenance. Also involving local residents in wildlife events - dawn chorus and plant identification walks, moth trapping, bat detecting and volunteer work parties involving planting, scything, litter picking etc.
How much income did The Friends Of Aston's Eyot report in 2024?
The Friends Of Aston's Eyot reported total income of £4k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Friends Of Aston's Eyot registered as a charity?
The Friends Of Aston's Eyot was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 October 2019 as charity number 1185744. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs The Friends Of Aston's Eyot?
The Friends Of Aston's Eyot is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Anthony Stephen Cheke. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Friends Of Aston's Eyot operate?
The Friends Of Aston's Eyot operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Friends Of Aston's Eyot a registered charity?
Yes — The Friends Of Aston's Eyot is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185744.
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