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The Vincent Wildlife Trust

Vincent Wildlife Trust conserves British, Irish and European mammals through conservation research and practical fieldwork. We: 1) develop innovative monitoring solutions, 2) identify actions to generate conservation solutions for effective population restoration 3) develop effective mitigation strategies through conflict management to promote coexistence between mammal populations and humans.

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Activities & Mission

Vincent Wildlife Trust conserves British, Irish and European mammals through conservation research and practical fieldwork. We: 1) develop innovative monitoring solutions, 2) identify actions to generate conservation solutions for effective population restoration 3) develop effective mitigation strategies through conflict management to promote coexistence between mammal populations and humans.

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
£929,344
Latest Expenditure
£1,665,300

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 177.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 98% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £662,528
Charitable Activities £122,151
Other Trading £0
Investments £144,665
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,649,486
Raising Funds £15,814
Governance £70,165
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£929,344
£1,665,300£1,649,486£22,781,117£21,713,70822 / 115
2023
£1,936,258
£1,207,164£1,107,042£21,767,206£20,369,90417 / 178
2022
£680,276
£1,156,055£1,040,134£20,255,283£20,179,18020 / 171
2021
£499,577
£1,136,9420 / 153
2020
£522,003
£1,039,819£907,923£20,891,489£511,34522 / 53

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Vincent Wildlife Trust

What does The Vincent Wildlife Trust do?

Vincent Wildlife Trust conserves British, Irish and European mammals through conservation research and practical fieldwork. We: 1) develop innovative monitoring solutions, 2) identify actions to generate conservation solutions for effective population restoration 3) develop effective mitigation strategies through conflict management to promote coexistence between mammal populations and humans.

How much income did The Vincent Wildlife Trust report in 2024?

The Vincent Wildlife Trust reported total income of £929k and reported expenditure of £1.67m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Vincent Wildlife Trust?

The Vincent Wildlife Trust has a program ratio of 177.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Vincent Wildlife Trust registered as a charity?

The Vincent Wildlife Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 2005 as charity number 1112100. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The Vincent Wildlife Trust?

The Vincent Wildlife Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Robbie McDonald. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Vincent Wildlife Trust operate?

The Vincent Wildlife Trust operates across 5 areas, including Croatia, Ireland, Scotland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Vincent Wildlife Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Vincent Wildlife Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112100.

Details

Address
3 & 4
Bronsil Courtyard
Eastnor
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 1EP
Registration Date
17 November 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4019563
Charity Number
1112100

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Trustees

Professor Robbie McDonald Chair
Christopher Robert Frost
Dr Richard Paul Young
Dr Sallie-Anne Bailey
Georgina Rose Tuesday Holmes-Skelton
Mark Russell Hollinworth
Prof Rosemary Susan Hails

Sectors & Classifications

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