Ruislip Woods Trust
Analysis
Ruislip Woods Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ruislip. It was registered in February 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Ruislip Woods Trust reported income of £13k and spending of £4,387, leaving 65% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to April 2026, income grew from £4,071 to £13k (+208%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2026, when income rose by 273%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Ruislip Woods Trust sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bath Natural History Society (£13k), The Maharajah's Well (£13k) and Cambrian Mountains Society (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Ruislip Woods Trust acts to advance the education of the public in the history, ecology, management and economy, of the site of special scientific interest in Hillingdon known as Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve, and to promote the conservation, protection, and enhancement of Ruislip Woods for the benefit of the public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bath Natural History Society | Bristol | £13k |
| The Maharajah's Well | Oxfordshire | £13k |
| Cambrian Mountains Society | Ystrad Meurig | £13k |
| 2nd Godalming Scout Group | Godalming | £13k |