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Ephesea UK

Also known as: The Forest Stewardship Council UK Working Group, Fsc UK

The charity works to promote the FSC system in the UK by:- raising awareness of the value of responsibly managed forests- supporting certificate holders and retailers to maximize the market for FSC products and, thus, increase the demand for certified forests- encouraging maximum participation from the UK in FSC's Global Objectives- protecting the integrity of the FSC logo

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Activities & Mission

The charity works to promote the FSC system in the UK by:- raising awareness of the value of responsibly managed forests- supporting certificate holders and retailers to maximize the market for FSC products and, thus, increase the demand for certified forests- encouraging maximum participation from the UK in FSC's Global Objectives- protecting the integrity of the FSC logo

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
£674,878
Latest Expenditure
£689,643

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £140
Charitable Activities £505,237
Other Trading £144,825
Investments £24,676
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £689,643
Raising Funds £0
Governance £11,106
Grants to Institutions £94,996
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
£674,878
£689,643£689,643£1,085,144£1,085,14411 / 0
2024
£617,627
£551,666£551,666£1,105,626£1,105,62611 / 0
2023
£556,747
£480,907£480,907£1,019,480£012 / 0
2022
£447,815
£401,3210 / 1
2021
£456,750
£374,7950 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ephesea UK

What does Ephesea UK do?

The charity works to promote the FSC system in the UK by:- raising awareness of the value of responsibly managed forests- supporting certificate holders and retailers to maximize the market for FSC products and, thus, increase the demand for certified forests- encouraging maximum participation from the UK in FSC's Global Objectives- protecting the integrity of the FSC logo

How much income did Ephesea UK report in 2025?

Ephesea UK reported total income of £675k and reported expenditure of £690k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ephesea UK registered as a charity?

Ephesea UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 2009 as charity number 1130203. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Ephesea UK?

Ephesea UK 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 Ephesea UK operate?

Ephesea UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ephesea UK a registered charity?

Yes — Ephesea UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130203.

Details

Address
F S C UK
The Billiard Room
Town Hall
Great Oak Street
Llanidloes
Powys
Website
uk.fsc.org
Registration Date
17 June 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5002297
Charity Number
1130203

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Trustees

Constance McDermott
Dr Hubertus Jacobus van Hensbergen
Dr Owen Davies
HUBERT KWISTHOUT
Ian Baker
Jon Kirkpatrick
Julia Griffin
Margaret FitzHerbert
Maura Catherine Poole
MIKE BEKIN
Steve Jennings

Also Known As

  • The Forest Stewardship Council UK Working Group
  • Fsc UK

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30 July 2026
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