Finance Score: -3

Governance Score: 5

Support Score: 9

Liabilities <10%: +3
Multiple Deficits: -2
Fundraising costs high: -4

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Mainly male board: -1

Grant maker support: +9

Overall GiG Score: 11

WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST

WWT works to save wetlands for wildlife and for people by inspiring people to connect with and value wetlands and their wildlife, by demonstrating and promoting the importance and benefits of wetlands, by countering threats to wetlands and their wildlife, by creating and restoring wetlands and protecting key wetland sites and by savings threatened wetlands species.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

This charity has a robust balance sheet
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

The Board is predominantly male

Financial issues to consider:

On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending
Fundraising costs are extremely high relative to funds raised

Established: 30 years

www.wwt.org.uk

enquiries@wwt.org.uk

01453891900

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/23	£26,079	£28,732	£-2,653	£7,499	£41,205	£33,601	14	558	881
31/03/22	£27,010	£24,029	£2,981	£6,654	£44,555	£36,518	18.2	485	944
31/03/21	£20,872	£20,375	£497	£4,430	£41,328	£15,919	9.4	497	999
31/03/20	£25,696	£26,853	£-1,157	£6,129	£38,570	£13,628	6.1	655	1,016
31/03/19	£24,418	£24,822	£-404	£6,239	£40,428	£17,351	8.4	441	1,035
31/03/18	£23,963	£23,731	£232	£5,971	£40,795	£18,247	9.2	576	0
31/03/17	£22,414	£23,037	£-623	£5,619	£40,385	£16,902	8.8	858	0
31/03/16	£23,766	£21,212	£2,554	£4,950	£39,443	£15,830	9	616	0
31/03/15	£20,788	£20,649	£139	£4,876	£36,812	£13,233	7.7	383	0
31/03/14	£24,363	£19,294	£5,069	£4,709	£35,528	£12,935	8	364	0
31/03/13	£17,203	£17,928	£-725	£4,538	£29,798	£7,711	5.2	368	0
31/03/12	£16,931	£17,770	£-839	£4,624	£32,048	£10,064	6.8	363	0
31/03/11?	£25,861	£21,409	£4,452	£5,462	£33,523	£10,861	6.1	348	0
31/12/09	£22,052	£16,404	£5,648	£4,335	£27,906	£6,745	4.9	343	0
31/12/08	£17,854	£15,976	£1,878	£4,476	£23,108	£3,762	2.8	339	0
31/12/07	£10,951	£10,323	£628	£4,453	£22,035	£3,992	4.6	324	0
31/12/06	£8,995	£9,834	£-839	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/05	£8,942	£8,302	£640	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/04	£8,092	£8,483	£-391	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 35.7%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 26.3%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 2%
Highest pay band: £110,000-£120,000
Liabilities/Assets: 8%
Liabilities/Income: 13%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 82%
Reserves/Spending: 14 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 2 months
Quick Ratio: 1.2

Asset Split ?

Listed activities

Animals
Education/Training
Environment/Conservation/Heritage

How it operates

Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides buildings/facilities/open space
Provides services
Sponsors or undertakes research

Where it operates

Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Kuwait, Madagascar, Northern Ireland, Russia, Scotland, Seychelles, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Throughout England And Wales, United Arab Emirates, United States,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
The General Public/Mankind

Who works here?

558 employees
881 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	£883,697
DCMS	£466,900
National Lottery Heritage Fund	£266,300
National Lottery Community Fund	£10,000

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
£25,000	19/12/2022	Explore: WWT Heritage Innovation Fund
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Eelscapes, restoring the Severn Vales wetland mosaics
£62,107	30/11/2022	The goal of the Landscape Recovery scheme is to enhance landscapes and support ecosystem recovery through long-term, large-scale, land use change and habitat restoration projects. it focuses on ....more The goal of the Landscape Recovery scheme is to enhance landscapes and support ecosystem recovery through long-term, large-scale, land use change and habitat restoration projects. it focuses on recovering and restoring Englands threatened native species.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW 0827-CF1609-Huntspill
£12,816	01/04/2022	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
National Lottery Community Fund - Increasing Accessibility at WWT Arundel
£10,000	14/01/2022	This funding will support people with profound and multiple learning disabilities as well people with other physical disabilities such as spinal injuries muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis who ....more This funding will support people with profound and multiple learning disabilities as well people with other physical disabilities such as spinal injuries muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis who often need extra equipment and space to allow them to use the toilets safely and comfortably at the group's premises. This project will install a Changing Places toilet at WWT Arundel allowing everybody to enjoy visiting the Centre and have the facilities they require for a safe comfortable time.
DCMS - GRCF2021: Flourishing Floodplains
£216,900	06/07/2021	The Green Recovery Challenge Fund is a short-term competitive fund to kick-start environmental renewal whilst creating and retaining a range of jobs. It is open to environmental charities and their ....more The Green Recovery Challenge Fund is a short-term competitive fund to kick-start environmental renewal whilst creating and retaining a range of jobs. It is open to environmental charities and their partners to deliver projects in England.The aim of the fund is to support projects that are ready to deliver and focus on nature restoration, nature-based solutions and connecting people with nature, delivering against the goals of the Governments 25 Year Environment Plan (25YEP), whilst helping to sustain and build capacity in the sector.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0827-CF1426 - Huntspill
£12,183	01/04/2021	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - GRANT: Zoo Animals Fund Grant - [Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust]
£208,090	02/03/2021	A grant awarded under the Zoo Animals Fund. The Zoo Animals Fund provides longer term financial support to zoos (until 30 June 2021). The fund aims to continue to support zoos through the winter to ....more A grant awarded under the Zoo Animals Fund. The Zoo Animals Fund provides longer term financial support to zoos (until 30 June 2021). The fund aims to continue to support zoos through the winter to prevent additional unplanned euthanasia of animals, compared to what would otherwise have been the case.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - GRANT: Zoo Animals Fund Grant - [Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust]
£426,223	02/03/2021	A grant awarded under the Zoo Animals Fund. The Zoo Animals Fund provides longer term financial support to zoos (until 30 June 2021). The fund aims to continue to support zoos through the winter to ....more A grant awarded under the Zoo Animals Fund. The Zoo Animals Fund provides longer term financial support to zoos (until 30 June 2021). The fund aims to continue to support zoos through the winter to prevent additional unplanned euthanasia of animals, compared to what would otherwise have been the case.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - GRANT (Darwin Initiative (ODA)): CV19RR22, Sustaining and enhancing Anlung Pring Ecotourism through Covid-19 and beyond
£38,611	01/01/2021	Anlung Pring Community-based Ecotourism initiative generates resilient income from a wide variety of sources, with local community members benefiting from the project's Covid-support schemes rather ....more Anlung Pring Community-based Ecotourism initiative generates resilient income from a wide variety of sources, with local community members benefiting from the project's Covid-support schemes rather than resorting to unsustainable practices. This project mitigates immediate threats to Anlung Pring Protected Landscape by providing short-term support to those who may otherwise have no option but to return to unsustainable use of the wetland, and builds resilience into the previously flourishing ecotourism venture which has been severely impacted by a collapse in international tourism. Without this support, it is likely that the ecotourism scheme will be forced to close, and the link between maintaining a healthy wetland and generating funds will be lost.
DCMS - GRCF2020: Enhancing Climate Resilience on the Somerset Coast
£250,000	25/11/2020	Green Recovery Challenge Fund 2020-21. The wider aim of the scheme is: The Green Recovery Challenge Fund is a short-term competitive fund to kick-start environmental renewal whilst creating and ....more Green Recovery Challenge Fund 2020-21. The wider aim of the scheme is: The Green Recovery Challenge Fund is a short-term competitive fund to kick-start environmental renewal whilst creating and retaining a range of jobs. It is open to environmental charities and their partners to deliver projects in England.The aim of the fund is to support projects that are ready to deliver and focus on nature restoration, nature-based solutions and connecting people with nature, delivering against the goals of the Governments 25 Year Environment Plan (25YEP), whilst helping to sustain and build capacity in the sector.
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
£241,300	28/08/2020	COVID 19: The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - M10 - Agri-environment- Climate Exchq
£3,032	01/04/2020	This measure is the primary Agri-environment-climate funding for England in delivering the Rural Development programme environmental land management priorities and builds on the agri-environment ....more This measure is the primary Agri-environment-climate funding for England in delivering the Rural Development programme environmental land management priorities and builds on the agri-environment Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes offered under the previous RD programme. The measure funds activities intended to deliver environmental land management priorities contributing to Englands Biodiversity 2020 goals and legal obligations under the Habitats, Birds and Water Framework Directives and soil commitments made in the Natural Environment White Paper and increase resilience of wildlife, habitats and ecosystems to climate change. Funding is paid according to the payment rate for each option included in the individual agreement, and the area/length/number of the commitment selected and is based on income foregone and additional costs. Agreements can be 5 year multi annual commitments with the option of annual extensions for a further two years. 10 year commitments or longer will be offered in cases where an exception is clearly justified. RPA administers for measures in England.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0645-CF926 - Transforming Slough Salthill
£9,741	01/04/2020	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Grant:Darwin Main 26-09:Enhancing wetland resilience for improved biodiversity and livelihoods in Cambodia
£110,894	01/07/2019	Main Darwin Initiative projects support projects tackling key threats to biodiversity in developing countries
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Salthill Stream Regeneration Project
£12,500	01/04/2019	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
The Pilgrim Trust - Grant to The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
£25,000	14/11/2018 20	Slimbridge 2020; Conservation engagement by conserving and restoring Sir Peter Scott's house and its treasures and opening it to visitors as an interactive museum
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Grant:Darwin Main 26-09:Enhancing wetland resilience for improved biodiversity and livelihoods in Cambodia
£80,118	01/04/2018	This project will conserve two internationally important protected areas in the Cambodian Lower Mekong Delta (CLMD), and enhance their connectivity to a healthier wider wetland landscape.
Garfield Weston Foundation - Major Grants award
£250,000	11/10/2017	Slimbridge 2020
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Yellow Fish Project (Urban Diffuse Pollution Project)
£13,450	01/04/2017	To provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations to deliver projects to protect and enhance the water environment and deliver other EA objectives
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Slough Tributaries
£15,000	01/04/2017	To provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations to deliver projects to protect and enhance the water environment and deliver other EA objectives
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
£4,421,700	19/01/2016	Slimbridge 2020
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
£65,800	19/12/2014	Wetland Encounters
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)
£92,000	19/01/2012	Towards the post of conservation policy officer.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (9)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Based on 8/9 persons

Age Range of Trustees: 44-68

ANDREW DAVID BEER Appointed: 2017, Occupation: Charity Director

ALAN BAHADUR LAW Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Public Servant

ALEXANDER DANIEL MAWER Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Global Marketing Director

BARNABY BRIGGS Appointed: 2011, Occupation: Pr Executive

DAVID TUDOR Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Environment

FRASER STEWART MONTGOMERY Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Director

LUMINITA HOLBAN Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Fundraising, Other trusteeship: ANCIENT TREE FORUM,

PHILIP WILSON Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Accountant, Other trusteeship: PLANTLIFE INTERNATIONAL-THE WILD PLANT CONSERVATION CHARITY,

SARAH PEARSON Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Er Director

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 23/12/1993, number: 1030884
Registered at Companies House on 16/12/1993, number: 02882729

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Event History

02/07/2015 - Asset transfer in from HILDA MAY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST
24/01/2024 - Asset transfer in from MRS S L CHAMBERS' CHARITABLE TRUST

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Investing charity funds policy and procedures
Investment
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

19 returns made; all on time

Recent reorganisation events:

Asset transfer in from MRS S L CHAMBERS' CHARITABLE TRUST on 24/01/2024

Main office

THE WILDFOWL & WETLANDS TRUST
BOWDITCH
SLIMBRIDGE
GLOUCESTER
GL2 7BT

Objectives

The Trust’s objects are to restore, create and protect wetlands to enhance their value for wildlife; to undertake any activity that in the opinion of the Council raises awareness of wetlands, including their critical value to wildlife, to people and to the environment; undertake scientific research, provide evidence, learning and guidance to support these objects; to maintain any establishments and sites as the Council may think fit, to manage, restore, create and protect wetlands; to disseminate knowledge and understanding of wetlands and their wildlife and/or to inspire conservation action through recreational opportunities and engagement; and to operate in the UK and in all parts of the world.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED

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