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African Wildlife Foundation

The African Wildlife Foundation is an Africa focused conservation organisation protecting wildlife and their habitats as essential to a modern and prosperous Africa. We articulate a unique vision of African-led conservation that sees conservation and development go hand in hand

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Activities & Mission

The African Wildlife Foundation is an Africa focused conservation organisation protecting wildlife and their habitats as essential to a modern and prosperous Africa. We articulate a unique vision of African-led conservation that sees conservation and development go hand in hand

Grants

African Wildlife Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£369,109
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 18 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£893,673
Latest Expenditure
£369,109

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 41.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £893,673
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £368,726
Raising Funds £383
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£893,673
£369,109£368,726£895,001£646,2190 / 0
2024
£489,808
£242,2230 / 0
2023
£190,730
£269,7990 / 0
2022
£517,909
£300,291£300,291£175,508£175,5082 / 0
2021
£329,031
£196,7630 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about African Wildlife Foundation

What does African Wildlife Foundation do?

The African Wildlife Foundation is an Africa focused conservation organisation protecting wildlife and their habitats as essential to a modern and prosperous Africa. We articulate a unique vision of African-led conservation that sees conservation and development go hand in hand

How much income did African Wildlife Foundation report in 2025?

African Wildlife Foundation reported total income of £894k and reported expenditure of £369k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was African Wildlife Foundation registered as a charity?

African Wildlife Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2009 as charity number 1128297. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs African Wildlife Foundation?

African Wildlife Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does African Wildlife Foundation operate?

African Wildlife Foundation operates across 18 areas, including Belgium, Botswana, Cameroon and 15 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is African Wildlife Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — African Wildlife Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128297.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
www.awf.org
Registration Date
26 February 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4042809
Charity Number
1128297

Trustees

DAVID GREGORY EDWARDS
Gilles Harerimana
HEATHER HAAGA
Junko Sheehan
MARIA GROEN
Rt Hon Christopher Stephen Grayling

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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