Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Also known as: The Yorkshire Naturalists Trust Limited, The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Limited
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust works for a Yorkshire rich in wildlife, valued and enjoyed by people. Through the support of our members and volunteers we remain a local charity working for local communities and wildlife.
Activities & Mission
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust works for a Yorkshire rich in wildlife, valued and enjoyed by people. Through the support of our members and volunteers we remain a local charity working for local communities and wildlife.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M. (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 | £16,560,076 | £16,083,223 | £15,107,707 | £18,198,617 | £1,334,338 | 166 / 1428 |
| 2024 | £14,037,646 | £13,906,804 | £12,937,998 | £17,771,268 | £1,311,375 | 186 / 913 |
| 2023 | £12,230,039 | £11,314,078 | £10,519,257 | £17,324,815 | £1,000,000 | 174 / 1054 |
| 2022 | £9,927,531 | £9,582,086 | £8,917,463 | £16,471,032 | £1,283,216 | 147 / 800 |
| 2021 | £10,998,201 | £8,296,546 | £7,749,317 | £15,915,720 | £900,000 | 144 / 520 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
What does Yorkshire Wildlife Trust do?
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust works for a Yorkshire rich in wildlife, valued and enjoyed by people. Through the support of our members and volunteers we remain a local charity working for local communities and wildlife.
How much income did Yorkshire Wildlife Trust report in 2025?
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reported total income of £16.56m and reported expenditure of £16.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Yorkshire Wildlife Trust?
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has a program ratio of 91.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Yorkshire Wildlife Trust registered as a charity?
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 1964 as charity number 210807. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Yorkshire Wildlife Trust?
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Yorkshire Wildlife Trust operate?
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Yorkshire Wildlife Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210807.
Details
1 ST. GEORGES PLACE
YORK
YO24 1GN
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Also Known As
- The Yorkshire Naturalists Trust Limited
- The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
- The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated