watchtree nature reserve limited

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and the general public. Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Carlisle and operates in Cumbria.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Maintain Watchtree Nature Reserve for visitors, school parties and groups. Develop the Wheelers facility providing cycles for use by disabled groups and individuals.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Cumbria

Financial Information

Latest Income

£575,689

Latest Expenditure

£546,539

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £152,189

Charitable Activities £373,046

Other Trading £38,552

Investments £11,902

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £546,539

Raising Funds £0

Governance £24,443

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£575,689	£546,539	£546,539	£560,724	£466,316	31 / 23
2024	£419,957	£417,292				0 / 21
2023	£330,692	£349,086				0 / 15
2022	£315,181	£306,795				0 / 40
2021	£186,712	£211,201				0 / 10