Curlew Recovery South Lakes
Analysis
Curlew Recovery South Lakes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kendal. It was registered in January 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Curlew Recovery South Lakes reported income of £126k and spending of £120k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income grew from £60k to £126k (+109%), an average of +109% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 109%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Curlew Recovery South Lakes sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Somerset Wildlands (£125k), Dragonflies Pre-School CIO (£127k) and Biocap Limited (£125k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the CIO are(1) To promote the conservation of wildlife for the public benefit, by undertaking such activities that support the Eurasian Curlew and other wader species and their habitats in the South Lakes and elsewhere.(2) To advance education, for the public benefit, in the conservation of wildlife.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset Wildlands | North Green Street | £125k |
| Dragonflies Pre-School CIO | Devon | £127k |
| Biocap Limited | Newbury | £125k |
| Our Food Trust | Powys | £127k |