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Conservation Collective

Also known as: Ionian Environment Foundation

A network of place-based, philanthropic funds focussed on protecting, preserving and restoring the natural environment. Funds operate in Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca (Spain); Tuscany and Sicily (Italy); Argolic Gulf, Cyclades Islands, Ionian Islands (Greece); Cyprus, Turkey, Lamu (Kenya) St Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados; Sri Lanka; Malta, and Devon and the Highlands & Islands of Scotland (UK).

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Activities & Mission

A network of place-based, philanthropic funds focussed on protecting, preserving and restoring the natural environment. Funds operate in Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca (Spain); Tuscany and Sicily (Italy); Argolic Gulf, Cyclades Islands, Ionian Islands (Greece); Cyprus, Turkey, Lamu (Kenya) St Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados; Sri Lanka; Malta, and Devon and the Highlands & Islands of Scotland (UK).

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.

Show all 11 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,952,038
Latest Expenditure
£3,721,801

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 53% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 48% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,939,402
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £12,636

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,419,236
Raising Funds £302,565
Governance £84,721
Grants to Institutions £2,700,523
Other Expenditure £0

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — Cyclades Preservation Fund (organisation 5109238)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,952,038
£3,721,801£3,419,236£1,069,750£650,47612 / 1
2023
£2,578,088
£2,462,355£2,340,532£839,513£374,1628 / 3
2022
£2,155,084
£1,965,640£1,851,001£723,780£213,1766 / 0
2021
£1,647,195
£1,319,765£1,268,345£534,336£55,2824 / 0
2020
£819,278
£461,572£461,572£357,706£6,2154 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Conservation Collective

What does Conservation Collective do?

A network of place-based, philanthropic funds focussed on protecting, preserving and restoring the natural environment. Funds operate in Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca (Spain); Tuscany and Sicily (Italy); Argolic Gulf, Cyclades Islands, Ionian Islands (Greece); Cyprus, Turkey, Lamu (Kenya) St Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados; Sri Lanka; Malta, and Devon and the Highlands & Islands of Scotland (UK).

How much income did Conservation Collective report in 2024?

Conservation Collective reported total income of £3.95m and reported expenditure of £3.72m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Conservation Collective?

Conservation Collective has a program ratio of 86.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Conservation Collective registered as a charity?

Conservation Collective was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 October 2019 as charity number 1185925. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Conservation Collective?

Conservation Collective is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Conservation Collective operate?

Conservation Collective operates across 11 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Cyprus, Greece and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Conservation Collective a registered charity?

Yes — Conservation Collective is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185925.

Details

Address
THE OLD PLOUGH
ST. MARY BOURNE
ANDOVER
SP11 6AY
Registration Date
22 October 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5140722
Charity Number
1185925

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Trustees

Andrew Anthony Brainin
BENJAMIN JAMES GOLDSMITH
Dr Michael Maunder
Emma Askew
George Duffield

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Ionian Environment Foundation

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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