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Environmental Law Foundation

Also known as: E L F

The Environmental Law Foundation (ELF) helps people use the law to protect and improve the environment in their local area. ELF delivers legal advice services, community outreach activities, training and research, and aims to advance environmental justice for all.

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Activities & Mission

The Environmental Law Foundation (ELF) helps people use the law to protect and improve the environment in their local area. ELF delivers legal advice services, community outreach activities, training and research, and aims to advance environmental justice for all.

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
£162,626
Latest Expenditure
£124,731

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 76.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 76.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£162,626
£124,7310 / 0
2024
£115,706
£79,2250 / 0
2023
£68,200
£68,8220 / 0
2022
£68,759
£64,4690 / 0
2021
£47,096
£48,9530 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Environmental Law Foundation

What does Environmental Law Foundation do?

The Environmental Law Foundation (ELF) helps people use the law to protect and improve the environment in their local area. ELF delivers legal advice services, community outreach activities, training and research, and aims to advance environmental justice for all.

How much income did Environmental Law Foundation report in 2025?

Environmental Law Foundation reported total income of £163k and reported expenditure of £125k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Environmental Law Foundation registered as a charity?

Environmental Law Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 April 1995 as charity number 1045918. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Environmental Law Foundation?

Environmental Law Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD DANIEL WALD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Environmental Law Foundation operate?

Environmental Law Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Environmental Law Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Environmental Law Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1045918.

Details

Address
Wellesley House
Duke Of Wellington Avenue
LONDON
SE18 6SS
Registration Date
27 April 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1045918
Charity Number
1045918

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Trustees

RICHARD DANIEL WALD Chair
Amanda Jane Carpenter
Carol Anne Day
Dr Emily Barritt
Jemima Goldberry Coleman
Judith Twentyman
Stephanie McGibbon
Zoe Laura Leventhal

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • E L F

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