Skip to main content Skip to navigation

The Wild Trout Trust Limited

Also known as: The Wild Trout Trust, Wtt

The advancement of public education in the promotion of conservation for the public benefit of wild trout and their habitats; ecosystems and environment; river and water conservation and management and creation of wild trout habitats. Wild trout being defined as any trout that has been spawned naturally including sea trout.

Contact Charity

Activities & Mission

The advancement of public education in the promotion of conservation for the public benefit of wild trout and their habitats; ecosystems and environment; river and water conservation and management and creation of wild trout habitats. Wild trout being defined as any trout that has been spawned naturally including sea trout.

Grants

The Wild Trout Trust Limited makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£1,016,529
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profile

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
£933,991
Latest Expenditure
£1,016,529

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £792,346
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £116,077
Investments £25,568
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £922,633
Raising Funds £93,896
Governance £33,696
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
£933,991
£1,016,529£922,633£1,067,579£366,65212 / 2
2024
£1,006,799
£982,067£890,263£1,150,117£279,84411 / 3
2023
£1,456,757
£1,343,113£1,249,390£1,125,385£251,11913 / 10
2022
£1,232,260
£1,270,099£1,179,922£1,011,741£292,39213 / 2500
2021
£1,060,044
£883,722£816,058£1,049,580£262,85513 / 1543

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wild Trout Trust Limited

What does The Wild Trout Trust Limited do?

The advancement of public education in the promotion of conservation for the public benefit of wild trout and their habitats; ecosystems and environment; river and water conservation and management and creation of wild trout habitats. Wild trout being defined as any trout that has been spawned naturally including sea trout.

How much income did The Wild Trout Trust Limited report in 2025?

The Wild Trout Trust Limited reported total income of £934k and reported expenditure of £1.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wild Trout Trust Limited registered as a charity?

The Wild Trout Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 2015 as charity number 1162478. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Wild Trout Trust Limited?

The Wild Trout Trust Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wild Trout Trust Limited operate?

The Wild Trout Trust Limited operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Wild Trout Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Wild Trout Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162478.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 July 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5059578
Charity Number
1162478

Trustees

CHRISTOPHER WATSON
Dr GARY MANTLE MBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicholas Heasman
Nicholas Sandall
Penelope Gane
Simon James Francis
Sir Charles Joseph Napier

Also Known As

  • The Wild Trout Trust
  • Wtt

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
Report a data issue