Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited
Maintain Watchtree Nature Reserve for visitors, school parties and groups. Develop the Wheelers facility providing cycles for use by disabled groups and individuals.
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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 58% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions about Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited
What does Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited do?
Maintain Watchtree Nature Reserve for visitors, school parties and groups. Develop the Wheelers facility providing cycles for use by disabled groups and individuals.
How much income did Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited report in 2025?
Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited reported total income of £576k and reported expenditure of £547k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited?
Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited has a program ratio of 94.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited registered as a charity?
Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 December 2008 as charity number 1127029. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited?
Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited operate?
Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Watchtree Nature Reserve Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127029.
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