Clean Air Fund
Clean Air Fund brings together philanthropic resources to improve air quality globally. It co-ordinates a collective strategy for air pollution activity, provides grant funding to a multi-national portfolio of clean air programmes, grants funds to research and knowledge-building activities, and provides a means of knowledge sharing and networking between stakeholders.
Activities & Mission
Clean Air Fund brings together philanthropic resources to improve air quality globally. It co-ordinates a collective strategy for air pollution activity, provides grant funding to a multi-national portfolio of clean air programmes, grants funds to research and knowledge-building activities, and provides a means of knowledge sharing and networking between stakeholders.
Grants
Clean Air Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £19,503,228
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives, arts, culture, heritage, or science 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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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
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £47,643,261 | £32,952,977 | £32,657,226 | £33,014,358 | £33,014,995 | 93 / 0 |
| 2024 | £32,945,383 | £28,216,287 | £27,899,346 | £19,346,254 | £8,820,692 | 77 / 0 |
| 2023 | £27,236,820 | £21,393,992 | £21,135,400 | £15,023,231 | £7,560,271 | 48 / 0 |
| 2022 | £12,196,539 | £14,867,135 | £14,487,475 | £9,224,707 | £8,326,642 | 27 / 0 |
| 2021 | £12,966,213 | £8,581,308 | £8,487,588 | £10,820,751 | £14,883,898 | 23 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Clean Air Fund
What does Clean Air Fund do?
Clean Air Fund brings together philanthropic resources to improve air quality globally. It co-ordinates a collective strategy for air pollution activity, provides grant funding to a multi-national portfolio of clean air programmes, grants funds to research and knowledge-building activities, and provides a means of knowledge sharing and networking between stakeholders.
How much income did Clean Air Fund report in 2025?
Clean Air Fund reported total income of £47.64m and reported expenditure of £32.95m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Clean Air Fund registered as a charity?
Clean Air Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 2019 as charity number 1183697. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Clean Air Fund?
Clean Air Fund is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Katherine Lucy Garrett-Cox. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Clean Air Fund operate?
Clean Air Fund operates across 11 areas, including Brazil, Bulgaria, China and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Clean Air Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Clean Air Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183697.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated