Environmental Defense Fund UK
Also known as: Environmental Defence Fund Europe/uk, Environmental Defense Fund Europe, Environmental Defense Fund Ltd, Edf Europe/uk, Edf Europe, Edf Uk, Environmental Defense Fund Europe/uk, Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental Defense Fund Europe seeks - the advancement of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment- the advancement of the education of the public with particular reference to the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment- promotion of sustainable development
Activities & Mission
Environmental Defense Fund Europe seeks - the advancement of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment- the advancement of the education of the public with particular reference to the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment- promotion of sustainable development
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 75% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 93% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £3,050,422 | £3,103,618 | £3,103,618 | £225,422 | £0 | 15 / 0 |
| 2023 | £9,302,994 | £9,844,847 | £9,844,847 | £179,547 | £0 | 43 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,851,421 | £5,789,185 | £5,789,185 | £721,400 | £0 | 25 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,063,928 | £4,002,293 | £4,002,293 | £636,504 | £727,000 | 20 / 0 |
| 2020 | £3,765,824 | £3,790,091 | £3,790,091 | £597,529 | £541,000 | 15 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Environmental Defense Fund UK
What does Environmental Defense Fund UK do?
Environmental Defense Fund Europe seeks - the advancement of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment- the advancement of the education of the public with particular reference to the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment- promotion of sustainable development
How much income did Environmental Defense Fund UK report in 2024?
Environmental Defense Fund UK reported total income of £3.05m and reported expenditure of £3.10m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Environmental Defense Fund UK?
Environmental Defense Fund UK has a program ratio of 101.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Environmental Defense Fund UK registered as a charity?
Environmental Defense Fund UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 2015 as charity number 1164661. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Environmental Defense Fund UK?
Environmental Defense Fund UK is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carl Ferenbach. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Environmental Defense Fund UK operate?
Environmental Defense Fund UK operates across 11 areas, including Austria, Belgium, Germany and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Environmental Defense Fund UK a registered charity?
Yes — Environmental Defense Fund UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164661.
Details
Albert House, 256-260 Old St.
London
EC1V 9DD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Environmental Defence Fund Europe/uk
- Environmental Defense Fund Europe
- Environmental Defense Fund Ltd
- Edf Europe/uk, Edf Europe, Edf Uk, Environmental Defense Fund Europe/uk, Environmental Defense Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated