Chagos Conservation Trust

Also known as: Cct

Promoting and undertaking environmental conservation, scientific and historical research, and advancing education concerning the Chagos archipelago

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Activities & Mission

Promoting and undertaking environmental conservation, scientific and historical research, and advancing education concerning the Chagos archipelago

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£40,171

Latest Expenditure

£126,864

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 315.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 315.8%

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 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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2015 — Chagos Conservation Trust (organisation 1031561)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£40,171	£126,864	0 / 2
2024	£5,608	£95,385	0 / 0
2023	£17,418	£152,320	0 / 0
2022	£64,102	£146,199	0 / 0
2021	£20,556	£57,713	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chagos Conservation Trust

What does Chagos Conservation Trust do?

Promoting and undertaking environmental conservation, scientific and historical research, and advancing education concerning the Chagos archipelago

How much income did Chagos Conservation Trust report in 2025?

Chagos Conservation Trust reported total income of £40k and reported expenditure of £127k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chagos Conservation Trust registered as a charity?

Chagos Conservation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2014 as charity number 1155836. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Chagos Conservation Trust?

Chagos Conservation Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER STANLEY DAVIES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chagos Conservation Trust operate?

Chagos Conservation Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Chagos Conservation Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Chagos Conservation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155836.