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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.

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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
£797,876
Latest Expenditure
£851,894

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £730,567
Charitable Activities £67,309
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £829,879
Raising Funds £22,015
Governance £49,297
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£797,876
£851,894£829,879£627,258£495,69311 / 0
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

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 2025?

Environmental Funders Network reported total income of £798k and reported expenditure of £852k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 11 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 December 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5122939
Charity Number
1181318

Trustees

Amy Bray
Ashley Elizabeth Erdman
CATHERINE SUSAN BRYAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Elizabeth Hilary Gadd
Also governs 1 other charity
Fiona Almyrie Napier
Helen Kersley
Hugh Mehta
James Walters
Nicholas James Addington Hall
Richard Ian Elliott
Venetia Cooper
Also governs 1 other charity

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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