Dialogue Earth
Also known as: China Dialogue Trust
The China Dialogue Trust promotes communication across barriers of language and culture on environment and climate change in order to inform, educate and build a global consensus for equitable and constructive solutions to urgent problems. We do this through the production, publication and dissemination of news and analysis.
Activities & Mission
The China Dialogue Trust promotes communication across barriers of language and culture on environment and climate change in order to inform, educate and build a global consensus for equitable and constructive solutions to urgent problems. We do this through the production, publication and dissemination of news and analysis.
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 90% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% 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
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 | £2,444,442 | £2,613,380 | £2,613,380 | £1,059,463 | £186,676 | 25 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,603,630 | £2,818,063 | £2,818,063 | £1,228,401 | £365,195 | 26 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,702,140 | £3,029,186 | £3,029,186 | £1,442,834 | £297,186 | 24 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,837,477 | £2,590,640 | £2,590,640 | £1,769,880 | £350,697 | 19 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,945,461 | £2,050,491 | £2,050,491 | £1,523,043 | £245,112 | 18 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dialogue Earth
What does Dialogue Earth do?
The China Dialogue Trust promotes communication across barriers of language and culture on environment and climate change in order to inform, educate and build a global consensus for equitable and constructive solutions to urgent problems. We do this through the production, publication and dissemination of news and analysis.
How much income did Dialogue Earth report in 2024?
Dialogue Earth reported total income of £2.44m and reported expenditure of £2.61m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dialogue Earth?
Dialogue Earth has a program ratio of 106.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dialogue Earth registered as a charity?
Dialogue Earth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 2008 as charity number 1125378. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Dialogue Earth?
Dialogue Earth is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alexander Benet Northcote. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dialogue Earth operate?
Dialogue Earth operates across 3 areas: China, India and London.
Is Dialogue Earth a registered charity?
Yes — Dialogue Earth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125378.
Details
Hackney Road
LONDON
E2 7PR
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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