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Environmental Funders Network

EFN brings together trusts, foundations, family offices and individual donors. Our activities take place in the UK and include convening, research, publications and newsletters to foster more effective environmental philanthropy and encourage more support for environmental causes. Separately, we convene fundraisers and others in the sector to help them collaborate and learn from one another.

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Activities & Mission

EFN brings together trusts, foundations, family offices and individual donors. Our activities take place in the UK and include convening, research, publications and newsletters to foster more effective environmental philanthropy and encourage more support for environmental causes. Separately, we convene fundraisers and others in the sector to help them collaborate and learn from one another.

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

Latest Income
£922,785
Latest Expenditure
£810,801

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £735,258
Charitable Activities £187,527
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £797,520
Raising Funds £13,281
Governance £20,367
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£922,785
£810,801£797,520£681,276£551,0109 / 16
2023
£714,393
£621,250£608,338£569,292£334,9678 / 0
2022
£541,639
£473,596£462,503£476,149£217,1488 / 0
2021
£519,390
£442,714£434,533£408,106£160,1156 / 0
2020
£367,209
£253,5280 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Environmental Funders Network

What does Environmental Funders Network do?

EFN brings together trusts, foundations, family offices and individual donors. Our activities take place in the UK and include convening, research, publications and newsletters to foster more effective environmental philanthropy and encourage more support for environmental causes. Separately, we convene fundraisers and others in the sector to help them collaborate and learn from one another.

How much income did Environmental Funders Network report in 2024?

Environmental Funders Network reported total income of £923k and reported expenditure of £811k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Environmental Funders Network?

Environmental Funders Network has a program ratio of 86.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Environmental Funders Network registered as a charity?

Environmental Funders Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 2018 as charity number 1181318. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Environmental Funders Network?

Environmental Funders Network is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Environmental Funders Network operate?

Environmental Funders Network operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Environmental Funders Network a registered charity?

Yes — Environmental Funders Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181318.

Details

Address
Environmental Funders Network
124 City Road
LONDON
EC1V 2NX
Registration Date
21 December 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5122939
Charity Number
1181318

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Trustees

Ashley Elizabeth Erdman
CATHERINE SUSAN BRYAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Elizabeth Hilary Gadd
Also governs 2 other charities
Fiona Almyrie Napier
Hugh Mehta
Nicholas James Addington
Richard Ian Elliott

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