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Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom

Also known as: Australian Wildlife Trust, Friends of Australian Wildlife Conservancy

FoAWC is a UK charity established in 2008 dedicated to the conservation of Australian wildlife. Australia's wildlife is facing an extinction crisis and existing approaches to conservation are no longer adequate. FoAWC works with Australian Wildlife Conservancy, a leading non-profit organisation based in Australia, to ensure this wave of extinction does not continue.

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Activities & Mission

FoAWC is a UK charity established in 2008 dedicated to the conservation of Australian wildlife. Australia's wildlife is facing an extinction crisis and existing approaches to conservation are no longer adequate. FoAWC works with Australian Wildlife Conservancy, a leading non-profit organisation based in Australia, to ensure this wave of extinction does not continue.

Grants

Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£425,887
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training, animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage

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 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£640,993
Latest Expenditure
£551,851

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £582,015
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £51,335
Investments £7,643
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £527,071
Raising Funds £23,109
Governance £1,654
Grants to Institutions £425,887
Other Expenditure £1,671

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£640,993
£551,851£527,071£250,956£250,9561 / 16
2024
£494,127
£493,7340 / 5
2023
£315,500
£246,0220 / 0
2022
£176,560
£164,4310 / 0
2021
£126,134
£127,3020 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom

What does Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom do?

FoAWC is a UK charity established in 2008 dedicated to the conservation of Australian wildlife. Australia's wildlife is facing an extinction crisis and existing approaches to conservation are no longer adequate. FoAWC works with Australian Wildlife Conservancy, a leading non-profit organisation based in Australia, to ensure this wave of extinction does not continue.

How much income did Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom report in 2025?

Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom reported total income of £641k and reported expenditure of £552k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom registered as a charity?

Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 2008 as charity number 1126703. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom?

Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Coniston Mills. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom operate?

Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom operates across 6 areas, including Australia, City Of London, City Of Westminster and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom a registered charity?

Yes — Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126703.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 November 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4041638
Charity Number
1126703

Trustees

Mark Coniston Mills Chair
Adam Charles Hain
Barbara Teresa Carmel Waite
Louise Ann Mulley
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Australian Wildlife Trust
  • Friends of Australian Wildlife Conservancy

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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