Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Analysis
Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in July 1975, 51 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides other finance, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve reported income of £79k and spending of £63k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £82k to £79k (-4.3%), an average of -1.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 36%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Penny Ha'penny Horse and Pony Rescue (£79k), Stray2me Rescue (£79k) and Hampshire Spirit Horse Rescue (£78k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity supports all aspects of the management of the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in East Sussex by providing finance, volunteer assistance, staff accommodation and advice. Meetings and events for members of the charity are held to assist with fund raising.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Penny Ha'penny Horse and Pony Rescue | Malvern | £79k |
| Stray2me Rescue | London | £79k |
| Hampshire Spirit Horse Rescue | Southampton | £78k |
| Setter Brittany Pointer Rescue | Durham | £79k |