The Footprint Trust Ltd
Analysis
The Footprint Trust Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Isle Of Wight. It was registered in September 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04587815). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Footprint Trust Ltd reported income of £309k and spending of £244k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £218k to £309k (+42%), an average of +9.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 76%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Footprint Trust Ltd sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ford Park Cemetery Trust (£308k), Knebworth House Education and Preservation Trust (£309k) and The Stratfield Saye Preservation Trust (£306k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Footprint Trust seeks to reduce the ecological footprint of the Isle of Wight. We work with households in fuel poverty- raising issues regarding better more efficient use of energy. We work in schools and attend public events to promote sustainable living and a greater understanding of the environment . More details of our projects can be found on our website www.footprint-trust.co.uk
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Park Cemetery Trust | Plymouth | £308k |
| Knebworth House Education and Preservation Trust | Knebworth | £309k |
| The Stratfield Saye Preservation Trust | Reading | £306k |
| The Copped Hall Trust | Essex | £309k |