Westmorland Red Squirrel Society
Analysis
Westmorland Red Squirrel Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in October 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Westmorland Red Squirrel Society reported income of £14k and spending of £9,145, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £33k to £14k (-57%), an average of -19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income dropped by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Westmorland Red Squirrel Society sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Thatcham University of the Third Age (£14k), Stradbroke Courthouse and Library Trust (£14k) and King George's Hall (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Red squirrel conservation in South Cumbria and North Lancashire, including removing threats to their survival and public education in the need for urgent action to prevent their extinction.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Thatcham University of the Third Age | Berkshire | £14k |
| Stradbroke Courthouse and Library Trust | Suffolk | £14k |
| King George's Hall | Chipping Campden | £14k |
| Child Okeford Village Hall | Blandford Forum | £14k |