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Bioguinea Foundation

The BioGuinea Foundation is a charitable grant giving organization promoting biodiversity conservation, protection, sustainable use and education in Guinea Bissau, with priority focus on the national system of protected areas..

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Activities & Mission

The BioGuinea Foundation is a charitable grant giving organization promoting biodiversity conservation, protection, sustainable use and education in Guinea Bissau, with priority focus on the national system of protected areas..

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
£419,716
Latest Expenditure
£311,405

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 14.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 8% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 63% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,748,166
Charitable Activities £222,220
Other Trading £0
Investments £19,467
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £424,977
Raising Funds £0
Governance £27,612
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,388

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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
2024
£419,716
£311,4050 / 0
2023
£2,989,853
£426,365£424,977£6,673,774£334,7013 / 0
2022
£1,877,082
£698,330£339,183£4,083,700£476,9513 / 0
2021
£460,862
£178,0350 / 1
2020
£181,540
£262,2360 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bioguinea Foundation

What does Bioguinea Foundation do?

The BioGuinea Foundation is a charitable grant giving organization promoting biodiversity conservation, protection, sustainable use and education in Guinea Bissau, with priority focus on the national system of protected areas..

How much income did Bioguinea Foundation report in 2024?

Bioguinea Foundation reported total income of £420k and reported expenditure of £311k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bioguinea Foundation?

Bioguinea Foundation has a program ratio of 14.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bioguinea Foundation registered as a charity?

Bioguinea Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 2012 as charity number 1146130. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Bioguinea Foundation?

Bioguinea Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bioguinea Foundation operate?

Bioguinea Foundation operates in Guinea-bissau, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bioguinea Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Bioguinea Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146130.

Details

Address
Office 605
Albert House
256-260 Old Street
London
Registration Date
28 February 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5026431
Charity Number
1146130

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Trustees

Camila Monteiro
Charlotte Karibuhoye Rachid Said
Helena Nosolini Embalo
Ibrahima Thiam
Jaderio Fonseca
Justino Biai PhD agr.
Miles Geldard
PAUL SIEGEL PHD
Rhys Petheram

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