Totnes Trust
Analysis
Totnes Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in January 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01879345). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Totnes Trust reported income of £27k and spending of £33k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9,837 to £27k (+177%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 126%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Totnes Trust sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Lewes Priory Trust (£27k), The D W Mitchell Charitable Trust (£27k) and Leeds Permaculture Network (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Conserving and improving the town's unique historic buildings' heritage.Conserving, improving and creating useful and beautiful public spaces within the town.Acting on any other public realm matters which complement and enhance the town?s buildings and spaces, and the enjoyment of them by local people and visitors.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Lewes Priory Trust | East Sussex | £27k |
| The D W Mitchell Charitable Trust | South Brent | £27k |
| Leeds Permaculture Network | Leeds | £27k |
| Derwent Valley Light Railway Society | York | £27k |