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Better Planet Education

Also known as: Young People's Trust for the Environment, Ypte

Better Planet Education is a charity that aims to create a better future by inspiring young people to look after our world. We provide free environmental information and education services to schools and young people. These include our website, free online presentations, free-to-download lesson plans, home learning packs and Better Planet Schools, our online education programme for schools.

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Activities & Mission

Better Planet Education is a charity that aims to create a better future by inspiring young people to look after our world. We provide free environmental information and education services to schools and young people. These include our website, free online presentations, free-to-download lesson plans, home learning packs and Better Planet Schools, our online education programme for schools.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£211,357
Latest Expenditure
£137,280

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 65.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 65.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£211,357
£137,2800 / 14
2025
£172,667
£258,3510 / 14
2024
£476,221
£460,6360 / 13
2023
£476,352
£442,5770 / 8
2022
£424,253
£424,1590 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Better Planet Education

What does Better Planet Education do?

Better Planet Education is a charity that aims to create a better future by inspiring young people to look after our world. We provide free environmental information and education services to schools and young people. These include our website, free online presentations, free-to-download lesson plans, home learning packs and Better Planet Schools, our online education programme for schools.

How much income did Better Planet Education report in 2026?

Better Planet Education reported total income of £211k and reported expenditure of £137k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Better Planet Education registered as a charity?

Better Planet Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 September 2013 as charity number 1153740. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Better Planet Education?

Better Planet Education is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Brian James Green. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Better Planet Education operate?

Better Planet Education operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Better Planet Education a registered charity?

Yes — Better Planet Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153740.

Details

Address
Yeovil Innovation Centre
Copse Road
Lufton Trading Estate
Lufton
Yeovil
BA22 8RN
Registration Date
9 September 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5037542
Charity Number
1153740

Trustees

Brian James Green Chair
Amy Rong Jiang
Gabriela Aurelia Lozano Licona
Ivan Andrew Teage
Also governs 1 other charity
Jonathan James Bennett
Kate Lumsden
Also governs 1 other charity
Lorna Anne Mein

Also Known As

  • Young People's Trust for the Environment
  • Ypte

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