What is the financial size of ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS?

ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £32,728,807 and total expenditure of £28,702,349.

How does ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 97.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 2.4% is spent on raising funds and administration.

What is the workforce structure of ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS?

ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS employs 120 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Does ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.7% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS

#207238

Other•Major•Registered

www.wildlifetrusts.org

Rswt's objects are to promote the conservation and study of nature, the promotion of research into such conservation and to educate the public in understanding and appreciating nature, in the awareness of its value and in the need for conservation. The society primarily does this by supporting the work of the wildlife trusts to restore 'a living landscape' and secure 'living seas'.

Registered address

THE WILDLIFE TRUSTS, THE KILN, WATERSIDE, MATHER ROAD, NEWARK, NOTTINGH

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£32,728,807

Expenditure

All activities

£28,702,349

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£2,723,523

Total Assets

Gross assets

£31,327,015

Working Capital

Liquidity

£5,899,950

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.1 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

22.8%

Median: 8.2%Top quartile

Spending Efficiency

97.6%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

74.6%

Median: 87.1%Around typical

Fundraising ROI

47.2x

Median: 27.3xAround typical

Income Volatility

23.1%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

88.8%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

21.9%

Median: 8.7%Top quartile

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

97.6%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

47.2%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.5%

Grant Making

% given away

65.8%

Debt Ratio

% of assets

29.8%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.1 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

11.2%

Government Reliance

% of income

0.7%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 7463

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

22.8%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

21.9%

Volatility

Moderate Volatility

23.1%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

120

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£272,740

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

10%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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