EARTH TRUST
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Cash
£357k
+117.4% highest in 3 filed years
Net assets
£15m
+2.5% vs 2024
Employees
27
-15.6% lowest in 3 filed years
Profit before tax
£355k
+175.4% highest in 3 filed years
Watchouts
Facts from the Companies House register and the latest accounts — not a rating
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3 officer resignations in last 12 months
Multiple officers have left the board recently — see the People section for who.
Net assets
3-year trend · vs Consumer Staples median
Accounts
3-year trend · Δ = latest vs prior filed period · latest reflected 2025-12-31
| Metric | Trend | 2023-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | Δ vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £432,378 | £449,621 | £463,011 | +3% | |
| Operating profit | -£387,504 | -£551,933 | £238,828 | +143.3% | |
| Profit before tax | -£326,746 | -£469,969 | £354,561 | +175.4% | |
| Net profit | -£326,746 | -£469,969 | £354,561 | +175.4% | |
| Cash | £173,865 | £164,311 | £357,280 | +117.4% | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £14,630,657 | £14,160,688 | £14,515,249 | +2.5% | |
| Net assets | £14,630,657 | £14,160,688 | £14,515,249 | +2.5% | |
| Equity | £14,630,657 | £14,160,688 | £14,515,249 | +2.5% | |
| Average employees | 31 | 32 | 27 | -15.6% | |
| Wages | £656,272 | £935,077 | £957,291 | +2.4% | |
| Directors' remuneration | £0 | £0 | — | — |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. The Δ column is the change from the prior filed period as a percentage of |prior|; lines a company doesn't report show —. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2023-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | -89.6% | -122.8% | 51.6% | |
| Net margin | -75.6% | -104.5% | 76.6% | |
| Return on capital employed | -2.6% | -3.9% | 1.6% | |
| Gearing (liabilities / total assets) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | |
| Current ratio | 3.11x | 2.04x | 4.55x | |
| Interest cover | -42.48x | -43.15x | 17.65x |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Name history
Renamed 1 time since incorporation
- EARTH TRUST 2010-10-18 → present
- NORTHMOOR TRUST FOR COUNTRYSIDE CONSERVATION 2002-02-26 → 2010-10-18
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Reporting scope
- Consolidated group
- Abridged
- Yes — abridged accounts (limited disclosure)
- Auditor
- Wenn Townsend Chartered Accountants
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group and charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.”
Group structure
- EARTH TRUST · parent
- Earth Innovation Limited 100%
Significant events
- “2025 marked the Chief Executive's first full year, an exceptionally busy period with thousands enjoying nature through various activities.”
- “Several nature friendly farming projects came to fruition, including new tree planting in an agroforestry trial and hand sowing of rare chalk grassland.”
- “The Edible Classroom was created in 2025, a new learning space welcoming 6,300 school children, an increase of over 20% from 2024.”
- “The community archaeological dig with Dig Ventures in May unearthed the footprint of a Roman Villa, highlighting the landscape's long history.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
14 active · 47 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARRETT, Ian | Secretary | 2025-01-01 | — | — |
| BEDFORD, Sharon Lesley | Director | 2026-03-26 | Jul 1963 | British |
| BUCKLE, Elizabeth Anne | Director | 2025-02-11 | May 1955 | British |
| DANCE, Stephen William | Director | 2021-03-29 | Dec 1956 | British |
| DOWNING, Adrian Hadley | Director | 2026-03-26 | Apr 1971 | British |
| FAIRBROTHER, Clare Louise | Director | 2025-02-11 | Feb 1985 | British |
| FINDLAY, Jane | Director | 2024-03-26 | Oct 1960 | British |
| HENDRY, Sarah Elizabeth | Director | 2024-03-26 | Aug 1962 | British |
| HOLLAND, Laura Catherine | Director | 2024-03-26 | Jul 1983 | British |
| HURLEY, Terence Ralph | Director | 2023-04-23 | Jan 1957 | British |
| NIGRIELLO, Frank Xavier | Director | 2024-03-26 | Dec 1956 | British |
| PEARSON, Paula Joanna | Director | 2026-03-26 | Aug 1978 | British |
| ROGAN, Claire Louise | Director | 2026-03-26 | Dec 1975 | British |
| TUCKER, Robin Clifford | Director | 2021-03-29 | Jul 1965 | British |
Show 47 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUCKLE, Elizabeth Anne | Secretary | 2024-07-03 | 2025-01-01 |
| BUXTON, Robin David, Dr | Secretary | 2002-12-06 | 2003-06-12 |
| HEAD, Stephen Michael, Dr | Secretary | 2002-02-26 | 2002-12-06 |
| MANLEY, Victoria Jayne | Secretary | 2014-06-20 | 2024-07-03 |
| ROWLAND HILL, Ian | Secretary | 2003-06-12 | 2006-02-10 |
| TEASDALE, Barrie William | Secretary | 2006-02-10 | 2014-06-20 |
| ATKINS, Lynda Susan | Director | 2017-09-27 | 2019-03-27 |
| BAR-LEV, Sarah Theresa | Director | 2023-04-21 | 2025-09-20 |
| BARKHAM, Mary Margaret, Dr | Director | 2015-12-18 | 2021-02-01 |
| BUCKLE, Elizabeth Anne | Director | 2021-03-29 | 2024-06-18 |
| BUXTON, Robin David, Dr | Director | 2018-12-07 | 2019-09-26 |
| BUXTON, Robin David, Dr | Director | 2008-07-04 | 2014-11-28 |
| BUXTON, Robin David, Dr | Director | 2002-02-26 | 2005-07-01 |
| CHRISTENSEN, Poul Adrian | Director | 2014-03-14 | 2016-07-06 |
| CORBETT, Jane Elizabeth Marjorie | Director | 2002-02-26 | 2003-06-01 |
| CURTIS, Ian James | Director | 2008-07-04 | 2014-11-28 |
| DAVEY, Jemma Elizabeth | Director | 2021-03-29 | 2023-06-14 |
| DAVIDSON, Ian Arthur, Dr | Director | 2016-09-09 | 2024-03-01 |
| DICK, Felicity Doreen | Director | 2010-12-10 | 2017-09-27 |
| DUFF, Andrew James | Director | 2011-03-18 | 2018-12-07 |
| FAIRBROTHER, Clare Louise | Director | 2023-04-21 | 2024-06-17 |
| FOWLER, Belinda Jane | Director | 2005-03-16 | 2010-12-10 |
| GILBERT, David Samuel | Director | 2019-03-27 | 2021-05-13 |
| GRIFFITHS, Geoffrey Hugh, Dr | Director | 2010-03-26 | 2017-12-06 |
| HARWOOD, John Warwick | Director | 2019-12-12 | 2025-12-11 |
| HARWOOD, John Warwick | Director | 2003-11-25 | 2010-12-10 |
| HULYER, Douglas William | Director | 2012-12-07 | 2017-12-06 |
| KELAART, Anne | Director | 2009-07-17 | 2013-04-15 |
| MACDONALD, Richard Auld | Director | 2010-10-01 | 2017-09-27 |
| MASON, Paul Edward | Director | 2019-03-27 | 2019-10-02 |
| MATTHEWS, John Russel | Director | 2010-10-01 | 2013-09-30 |
| NICHOLSON, Michael | Director | 2002-02-26 | 2004-11-24 |
| PHILLIPS, Christopher Charles | Director | 2016-09-09 | 2023-03-14 |
| ROSSINGTON, Timothy David | Director | 2018-03-26 | 2020-07-31 |
| SAVILL, Peter Spafford, Doctor | Director | 2002-02-26 | 2008-12-05 |
| SAYERS, Julian Anthony | Director | 2017-03-14 | 2023-03-14 |
| SCHOLEY, Graham David | Director | 2005-03-16 | 2011-12-09 |
| SHAH, Nusrat Rehana | Director | 2020-09-09 | 2023-04-13 |
| SHAW, Graham Ernest | Director | 2016-07-06 | 2019-03-27 |
| SUTHERLAND, Ian Maclaren | Director | 2005-09-29 | 2008-07-22 |
| TREMAYNE, Bruce Andrew | Director | 2002-02-26 | 2008-12-05 |
| WEST, David Michael | Director | 2004-11-25 | 2007-07-13 |
| WEST, David Michael | Director | 2002-02-26 | 2002-12-04 |
| WHITEHEAD, Nicky | Director | 2024-03-26 | 2025-11-21 |
| WILKINSON, Martin John | Director | 2008-12-05 | 2014-07-31 |
| WOOLLEY, Russell Roy | Director | 2003-11-25 | 2005-06-20 |
| WRIGLEY, Richard Warrener | Director | 2016-07-06 | 2018-03-26 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 178 total filings
Material constitutional events — rename, articles re-file, resolution
- 2024-10-02 MA Memorandum articles
- 2024-10-01 RESOLUTIONS Resolution
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2026-05-05 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2026-04-22 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2026-04-21 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2026-04-21 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2026-04-21 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2026-03-19 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2026-01-21 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2025-12-17 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-12-17 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-10-29 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2025-10-06 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-05-08 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2025-02-13 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-02-13 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-01-23 | AP03 | officers | Appoint person secretary company with name date | |
| 2025-01-23 | TM02 | officers | Termination secretary company with name termination date | |
| 2024-11-28 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2024-10-02 | MA | incorporation | Memorandum articles | |
| 2024-10-01 | RESOLUTIONS | resolution | Resolution |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 12
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 4
- Officers resigned
- 3
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.