National Trails UK
Analysis
National Trails UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Royal William Yard. It was registered in November 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, National Trails UK reported income of £750k and spending of £581k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2026, income grew from £229k to £750k (+227%), an average of +48% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 168%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, National Trails UK 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 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Womankind (£749k), The Street Foundation (£750k) and H C D Memorial Fund (£749k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 100%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £143k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 5 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 100%
In the charity's own words
National Trails UK will deliver its charitable objects through advocacy, liaising with government and working with relevant departments on long-term policy and strategy for the National Trails. It will actively raise funds in support of its objectives, enabling information exchange and learning opportunities for members and will market and promote the National Trails for the benefit of all.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Womankind | Bristol | £749k |
| The Street Foundation | Herefordshire | £750k |
| H C D Memorial Fund | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £749k |
| Munshi Trust U.k. | Chorley | £750k |