Overall GiG Score: 17 ?
Finance Score: 1
Governance Score: 8
Support Score: 8
  • Excess reserves: -2
  • Fundraising costs low: +3
  • 12+ Trustees: -1
  • Good trustee age range: +3
  • Dynamic board: +3
  • Gender balanced board: +3
  • Large volunteers +3
  • Grant maker support: +5

HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT WILDLIFE TRUST 

The Trust exists to advance, promote and further conservation maintenance and protection of wildlife and its habitats, places of natural beauty, places of zoological, botanical, geographical, archaeological or scientific interest and features of landscape with geological, physiographical or amenity value in particular, but not exclusively in ways that further biodiversity.
Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

  • This charity has been successful in attracting volunteers relative to its size
  • Spending has increased over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
  • There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
  • Fundraising costs are low relative to funds raised
  • 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 gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

  • There are 14 trustees whereas the Charities Commission recommends a maximum of 12

Financial issues to consider:

  • This charity has substantial assets and unrestricted reserves of £14,140,177 available, equivalent to 28 months of spending and so may not be able to utilise additional funding
Established: 62 years

www.hiwwt.org.uk

clive.chatters@hiwwt.org.uk

01489774422

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Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?
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£10,281£6,065£4,216£661£19,503£14,140281001,500
31/03/22£7,463£5,616£1,847£548£15,316£10,73422.9941,240
31/03/21£6,698£4,883£1,815£499£13,357£9,54123.4821,335
31/03/20£6,350£4,821£1,530£578£11,222£8,15020.3901,185
31/03/19£5,362£4,873£488£469£9,752£8,15820.1881,500
31/03/18£4,830£4,071£759£516£8,784£7,33121.6820
31/03/17£4,189£3,742£448£577£8,033£6,89122.1760
31/03/16£3,793£3,680£112£424£6,356£5,25017.1750
31/03/15£4,307£4,630£-324£590£6,309£5,19913.5920
31/03/14£4,160£4,606£-446£226£6,516£4,82212.6900
31/03/13£4,637£4,422£216£229£6,954£4,53912.3840
31/03/12£4,656£4,415£241£253£6,521£3,5019.5780
31/03/11£5,443£4,414£1,030£246£6,257£3,3189780
31/03/10£4,180£4,273£-93£245£5,014£2,8568710
31/03/09£3,773£3,521£252£174£4,777£2,6519670
31/03/08£3,080£2,987£93£106£4,886£3,19012.8630
31/03/07£3,148£2,913£235£105£4,863£3,36913.9640
31/03/06£2,277£2,601£-324£0£0£0n/a00
31/03/05£2,336£2,294£41£0£0£0n/a00
31/03/04*£1,882£1,801£81£0£0£0n/a00

Financial Ratios
Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 6.6%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 10.9%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 3%
Highest pay band: £80,000-£90,000
Liabilities/Assets: 15%
Liabilities/Income: 34%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 73%
Reserves/Spending: 28 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 10 months
Quick Ratio: 1.6
Asset Split ?
What it does
  • Education/Training
  • Environment/Conservation/Heritage
Who works here?
  • 100 employees
  • 1,500 volunteers
Who it helps
  • Children/Young People
  • The General Public/Mankind
How it operates
  • Provides advocacy/advice/information
  • Provides buildings/facilities/open space
  • Provides human resources
  • Sponsors or undertakes research
Where it operates
  • Hampshire, Isle Of Wight,

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.

Specific Donations
Amount When
Months
To be used for
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
£167,000 14/08/2020
COVID19: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - WEIF7601-20/21 - Test & Itchen
£15,000 15/05/2020
Defras Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Policy published in June 2013, defined a framework to encourage the adaptation of an integrated catchment based approach to improving the quality of our water ....more
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - NFM0026-CF884 - Bourne Rivulet Restoration & Flood Management
£10,130 01/04/2020
To provide capital and revenue egrants to third sector organisations to deliver projects in Natural Flood Management (NFM) technique. Schemes will aim to improve our understanding of NFM technique ....more
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0526-CF928 - Watercress and Winterbournes
£60,000 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 - PGW0624-CF978 - Test & Itchen invasive non-native species Project
£10,000 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 - PGW0628-CF1072 - Romsey Waterways 2021
£5,000 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 - Management of A33 Surface Water Run-off and Mitigation of Flood Risk in Neighbouring Communities
£36,241 01/04/2019
Natural Flood Management Programme Grant 2019/20
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Watercress & Winterbournes 18/19
£10,000 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
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Romsey Waterways Project
£10,000 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
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - WEIF7601-19/20 (TEST & ITCHEN) WFD GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES
£15,000 01/04/2019
Water Environment Improvement Fund - Catchment Partnership Action Fund (CPAF) 2019/20
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
£3,391 19/11/2018
We need to cover costs for a weekly outdoor 'Natural Wellbeing' sessions to benefit adults living with a range of mental health conditions.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - Bourne Rivulet Restoration & Flood Management
£11,825 01/04/2018
To fund other flood and coastal erosion risk management authorities in England for capital projects included in six year FCERM capital programme
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - TEST & ITCHEN WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES
£15,000 01/04/2018
Water Envronment Improvement Fund Hosting for Catchment Partnership for 1819
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - Bourne Rivulet Restoration & Flood Management
£38,670 01/04/2018
To fund other flood and coastal erosion risk management authorities in England for capital projects included in six year FCERM capital programme
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - Watercress & Winterbournes 18/19
£49,000 01/04/2018
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 ....more
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - EAFRD - RD Measure 10
£66,728 01/04/2018
This measure covers Agri-environment-organic farming support.Payments are based on income foregone and, where relevant, additional costs resulting from converting to an organic farming system. There ....more
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
£2,207,200 17/10/2017
Watercress and Winterbournes - Hampshire's Chalk River Headwaters Landscape Partnership Scheme
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Test & Itchen
£15,000 01/04/2017
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National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
£769,600 16/03/2016
Secrets of the Solent
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
£48,100 23/11/2015
Milton’s Hidden Seashore - Bringing Milton Locks back to the heart of the community
National Lottery Community Fund - Isle of Wight Woodland Therapy Project
£95,028 17/06/2015
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This new project is based on a two year pilot and will support adults with mental health illnesses through environmental education and activities. The primary activity will be weekly outdoor sessions ....more
The Blagrave Trust - Outdoor education Isle of Wight
£54,000 01/11/2014
Outdoor education
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Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees (14)
Current Trustees appointed
Gender Split
Based on 13/14 persons

Age Range of Trustees: 34-73
  • LESLEY CHIN Appointed: 2015, Occupation: Commercial Lawyer
  • WILLIAM VINE Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Social Enterprise Entrepreneur
Legal constitution
  • Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 22/12/1961, number: 201081
  • Registered at Companies House on 28/11/1960, number: 00676313
Gift Aid
  • Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
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
20 returns made; AR04: 1 days late,
Main office

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife
Vicarage Lane
Curdridge
SOUTHAMPTON
SO32 2DP

Objectives

3.1.1 FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO ADVANCE, PROMOTE AND FURTHER THE CONSERVATION AND MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF;(I) WILDLIFE AND ITS HABITATS;(II) PLACES OF NATURAL BEAUTY;(III) PLACES OF ZOOLOGICAL, BOTANICAL, GEOGRAPHICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST;(IV) FEATURES OF LANDSCAPE WITH GEOLOGICAL, PHYSIOGRAPHICAL, OR AMENITY VALUE IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, IN WAYS THAT FURTHER BIODIVERSITY.3.1.2 TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN;(I) THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT;(II) THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION.3.1.3 TO PROMOTE RESEARCH IN ALL BRANCHES OF NATURE STUDY AND TO PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS THEREOF.SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IS PRIMARILY DEFINED AS 'DEVELOPMENT THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS' (BRUNTLAND COMMISSION).

Defined Area of Benefit:

COUNTIES OF HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT

Data Sources

Charity Commission for England and Wales
360 Giving
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