Forest Peoples Programme
Also known as: Forest Peoples Project, Fpp
To support indigenous and tribal forest peoples to promote their collective and individual rights, secure their lands and manage thier natural resources to build their capacity to carry out actions for the long-term relief of poverty and to educate policy makers and civil society about their concerns and aspirations.
Activities & Mission
To support indigenous and tribal forest peoples to promote their collective and individual rights, secure their lands and manage thier natural resources to build their capacity to carry out actions for the long-term relief of poverty and to educate policy makers and civil society about their concerns and aspirations.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 60% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% 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 | £7,259,784 | £7,189,706 | £7,036,843 | £5,831,657 | £1,123,182 | 56 / 0 |
| 2023 | £8,236,620 | £6,898,712 | £6,838,110 | £5,761,579 | £1,168,732 | 63 / 1 |
| 2022 | £5,448,383 | £4,598,260 | £4,544,850 | £4,423,670 | £1,178,214 | 52 / 4 |
| 2021 | £5,283,156 | £3,776,191 | £3,712,371 | £3,573,548 | £974,102 | 49 / 7 |
| 2020 | £4,374,893 | £4,166,940 | £4,109,327 | £2,066,583 | £881,577 | 42 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Forest Peoples Programme
What does Forest Peoples Programme do?
To support indigenous and tribal forest peoples to promote their collective and individual rights, secure their lands and manage thier natural resources to build their capacity to carry out actions for the long-term relief of poverty and to educate policy makers and civil society about their concerns and aspirations.
How much income did Forest Peoples Programme report in 2024?
Forest Peoples Programme reported total income of £7.26m and reported expenditure of £7.19m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Forest Peoples Programme?
Forest Peoples Programme has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Forest Peoples Programme registered as a charity?
Forest Peoples Programme was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 2000 as charity number 1082158. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Forest Peoples Programme?
Forest Peoples Programme is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr MICHEL PIMBERT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Forest Peoples Programme operate?
Forest Peoples Programme operates across 23 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Bangladesh, Brazil and 20 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Forest Peoples Programme a registered charity?
Yes — Forest Peoples Programme is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082158.
Details
Stratford Road
Moreton in Marsh
GL56 9NQ
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Also Known As
- Forest Peoples Project
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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