THE OTTER TRUST

Registration #263103 · Registered

www.theottertrust.org

CONTACT@THEOTTERTRUST.ORG

The Earsham Wetland Centre Old Harleston Road NR35 2AF

65
out of 100
Good Standing

education of the public in conservation of the natural environment, with an emphasis on research and scientific study, particularly of otters.

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About THE OTTER TRUST

THE OTTER TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 263103). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE OTTER TRUST reported a total income of £114,411 and total expenditure of £163,433, a spending ratio of 143% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE OTTER TRUST describes its activities as follows: education of the public in conservation of the natural environment, with an emphasis on research and scientific study, particularly of otters. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Filing: Filed late in 5 of 5 years

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health15 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 142.8% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£114,411£163,433143%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026