What is the financial size of THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST?

THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £9,221,000 and total expenditure of £10,012,000.

How does THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 76.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 23.6% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST?

THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST employs 201 staff members and is supported by 850 volunteers.

Does THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 29.6% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST pay its trustees?

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

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THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

#229325

Charitable company•Large•Registered

www.lancswt.org.uk

To promote the conservation of nature for purposes of study and research and to educate the public in the understanding and appreciation of nature, the awareness of its value and the need for conservation

Registered address

THE BARN, BERKELEY DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, PR5 6BY

Latest HighlightsFY 2025

Income

All sources

£9,221,000

Expenditure

All activities

£10,012,000

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£285,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£11,538,000

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-1,205,000

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

0.3 months

Median: 3.8 monthsBelow typical

Income Growth (1yr)

13.0%

Median: 7.4%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

76.4%

Median: 97.8%Below typical

Income Concentration

55.8%

Median: 87.9%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

3.9x

Median: 19.2xBelow typical

Income Volatility

15.7%

Median: 20.6%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

79.5%

Median: 82.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

4.8%

Median: 7.8%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

76.4%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

3.9%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

2.5%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

14.9%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

0.3 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

20.5%

Government Reliance

% of income

29.6%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 5577

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

13.0%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

4.8%

Volatility

Moderate Volatility

15.7%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Depleting

Governance

Employees

Staff count

201

Volunteers

Volunteer count

850

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

4.2:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£45,876

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

0.5%

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

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Income vs Expenditure

Income Sources

Assets vs Liabilities

5 Year Trend

Workforce Scale

Employees & Volunteers

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