How we're funded

Great spotted woodpeckers by Bas Yates

Great spotted woodpeckers © Bas Yates

About us

How we're funded

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust relies on the support of our members to undertake our vital work through monthly or annual subscriptions, appeals and other donations, Gift Aid on these donations and gifts in Wills for the majority of our income.

In line with other landowners, we receive income for the land within our nature reserves through Basic Payments and Stewardship.  We also trade to raise funds for the Trust through our ecological consultancy, meeting room hire, sales of cards and other gifts.

The Trust runs a range of projects that are supported by National Lottery funders,  Landfill Communities Fund operators and companies.  We also benefit from generous support from trusts and foundations that help fund our important work. Find out more about how The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Biffa Award and Severn Waste Services have helped to support our work or read below for information on smaller donors, trusts and foundations.

We have voluntarily registered with the Fundraising Regulator and are committed to ensuring that our fundraising complies with the Fundraising Code of Conduct. You can read our Fundraising Promise.

How we raise funds

Pie chart showing income for year 2024-2025 alongside breakdown between membership, legacies, grants, Gift Aid, donations, charitable activities, trading activities, investment income and other income.

How we spend money

Pie chart showing expenditure for year 2024-2025 alongside breakdown between trading company, raising funds, charitable activities (education and communication, wider countryside, nature reserves) and pension adjustment