Elephant Family
Also known as: Elephantfamily, The Tara Foundation
Elephant family is the world's leading charity for the endangered Asian elephant. Our mission is to save this iconic species from extinction in the wild. To achieve this goal our focus is channelled into five key areas; mobilising public concern, lobbying governments, conservation partnerships, education, training and research and fundraising.
Activities & Mission
Elephant family is the world's leading charity for the endangered Asian elephant. Our mission is to save this iconic species from extinction in the wild. To achieve this goal our focus is channelled into five key areas; mobilising public concern, lobbying governments, conservation partnerships, education, training and research and fundraising.
Grants
Elephant Family makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Who it helps
- people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Elephant Family
What does Elephant Family do?
Elephant family is the world's leading charity for the endangered Asian elephant. Our mission is to save this iconic species from extinction in the wild. To achieve this goal our focus is channelled into five key areas; mobilising public concern, lobbying governments, conservation partnerships, education, training and research and fundraising.
When was Elephant Family registered as a charity?
Elephant Family was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 April 2002 as charity number 1091671. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Elephant Family?
Elephant Family is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Elephant Family operate?
Elephant Family operates across 6 areas, including Burma, Cambodia, India and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Elephant Family a registered charity?
Yes — Elephant Family is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091671.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- Elephantfamily
- The Tara Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated