UK Wild Otter Trust
Analysis
UK Wild Otter Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in June 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending May 2025, UK Wild Otter Trust reported income of £101k and spending of £84k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £31k to £101k (+225%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 87%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, UK Wild Otter Trust sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Phoenix Rehoming (£101k), Saving Strays (£101k) and The Naturesave Trust (£101k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Conservation organisation specialising in the European otter Lutra lutraDealing with raising awareness, education and promotion of the otterRehabilitation of orphaned or sick/injured otter cubs for eventual release back into the wild
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Rehoming | Havant | £101k |
| Saving Strays | Darlington | £101k |
| The Naturesave Trust | Devon | £101k |
| The New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society | Dorset | £101k |