Gauntlet Conservation Trust
Analysis
Gauntlet Conservation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Knutsford. It was registered in January 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Gauntlet Conservation Trust reported income of £17k and spending of £11k, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £10k to £17k (+63%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 571%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Gauntlet Conservation Trust sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Special People in Need (£17k), Barton Farm Friends (£17k) and Bolton Community Kitchen (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the conservation of birds of prey and their habitats worldwide.To advance the education of the public regarding all aspects of birds of prey particularly the part they play in the ecological balance of the environment.To offer training, education, and work experience to foster skills and confidence for those with learning difficulties or disabilities in the Cheshire area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Special People in Need | Tamworth | £17k |
| Barton Farm Friends | Winchester | £17k |
| Bolton Community Kitchen | Bolton | £17k |
| North Pembrokeshire and Cardiganshire Group Riding for the Disabled Association | Dyfed | £17k |