The Pensthorpe Conservation Trust Limited
Analysis
The Pensthorpe Conservation Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Fakenham. It was registered in November 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04740162). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Pensthorpe Conservation Trust Limited reported income of £145k and spending of £239k, spending 164% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £291k to £145k (-50%), an average of -16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 54%. Over the whole period it spent 113% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Pensthorpe Conservation Trust Limited sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue (£145k), London Retired Police Dogs Trust (£146k) and Animal Samaritans Midlands Trust (£144k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Main activities of the Trust are to manage the wildfowl collection at Pensthorpe Natural Park in Fakenham, Norfolk, together with participation in various conservation projects locally and nationally. A large emphasis is placed on education to understand and appreciate wildlife, and to create awareness of wildlife and habitats.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue | Derby | £145k |
| London Retired Police Dogs Trust | London | £146k |
| Animal Samaritans Midlands Trust | Craven Arms | £144k |
| Winston's Wheels Charity | Sudbury | £146k |