Clientearth
Also known as: Earthrights:the Environmental Law and Resource Centre, Earthrights
ClientEarth's objects are the promotion and protection of the environment for the public benefit by the use of the law, to provide legal assistance to those who otherwise do not have access thereto, to promote education on environmental rights and responsibilities and to conduct research thereon. We will achieve these goals through advocacy, litigation, and research.
Activities & Mission
ClientEarth's objects are the promotion and protection of the environment for the public benefit by the use of the law, to provide legal assistance to those who otherwise do not have access thereto, to promote education on environmental rights and responsibilities and to conduct research thereon. We will achieve these goals through advocacy, litigation, and research.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £26,499,465 | £29,187,891 | £25,039,758 | £28,284,394 | £9,753,000 | 291 / 0 |
| 2023 | £29,449,150 | £35,153,156 | £31,625,811 | £30,034,613 | £8,773,000 | 292 / 0 |
| 2022 | £30,944,615 | £28,126,564 | £25,334,791 | £36,043,725 | £9,131,000 | 260 / 0 |
| 2021 | £28,320,568 | £21,635,509 | £19,653,118 | £33,370,189 | £6,370,999 | 223 / 0 |
| 2020 | £20,790,707 | £16,850,235 | £15,681,046 | £26,044,725 | £4,046,538 | 200 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Clientearth
What does Clientearth do?
ClientEarth's objects are the promotion and protection of the environment for the public benefit by the use of the law, to provide legal assistance to those who otherwise do not have access thereto, to promote education on environmental rights and responsibilities and to conduct research thereon. We will achieve these goals through advocacy, litigation, and research.
How much income did Clientearth report in 2024?
Clientearth reported total income of £26.50m and reported expenditure of £29.19m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Clientearth?
Clientearth has a program ratio of 94.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Clientearth registered as a charity?
Clientearth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 1996 as charity number 1053988. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Clientearth?
Clientearth is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emma Howard Boyd. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Clientearth operate?
Clientearth operates across 11 areas, including Belgium, Bulgaria, China and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Clientearth a registered charity?
Yes — Clientearth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053988.
Details
34 Drayton Park
London
N5 1PB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Earthrights:the Environmental Law and Resource Centre
- Earthrights
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated