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The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited

Also known as: Surrey Trust for Nature Conservation Limited, The Surrey Naturalists Trust Limited, Surrey Wildlife Trust

Working to protect and conserve wild places and wildlife across Surrey with the help of members and volunteers. Our vision is for a living landscape in Surrey that is rich in wildlife and valued by all.

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Activities & Mission

Working to protect and conserve wild places and wildlife across Surrey with the help of members and volunteers. Our vision is for a living landscape in Surrey that is rich in wildlife and valued by all.

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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

Latest Income
£7,466,316
Latest Expenditure
£6,843,459

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 43% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 72). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 42% 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 £3,488,182
Charitable Activities £3,517,939
Other Trading £374,045
Investments £86,150
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,904,125
Raising Funds £939,334
Governance £81,915
Grants to Institutions £25,352
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£7,466,316
£6,843,459£5,904,125£9,032,342£2,556,570128 / 625
2025
£6,408,078
£7,188,439£6,202,227£8,371,103£1,702,504121 / 950
2024
£6,762,184
£6,953,869£6,045,488£9,106,722£1,536,211122 / 950
2023
£6,618,936
£6,378,602£5,537,902£9,235,730£1,620,659112 / 900
2022
£7,290,020
£5,159,317£4,425,728£9,020,024£1,306,389102 / 3878

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited

What does The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited do?

Working to protect and conserve wild places and wildlife across Surrey with the help of members and volunteers. Our vision is for a living landscape in Surrey that is rich in wildlife and valued by all.

How much income did The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited report in 2026?

The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited reported total income of £7.47m and reported expenditure of £6.84m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited?

The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited has a program ratio of 79.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 72 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited registered as a charity?

The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 1962 as charity number 208123. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited?

The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Angela Swarbrick. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited operate?

The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208123.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
31 July 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
208123
Charity Number
208123

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Trustees

Angela Swarbrick Chair
Abigail Chicken
Adam Edward Wallace
Amy Joanne Sellers
Caroline Louise Lovelace
James Walter Sinclair
Matthew William Pearce
Nina Clare Powell
Pamela Whyman
Peter Bernard Sutton
Peter Douglas Urquhart
Simon John Humphreys

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Surrey Trust for Nature Conservation Limited
  • The Surrey Naturalists Trust Limited
  • Surrey Wildlife Trust

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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