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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.

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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.

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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.

Show all 23 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£9,560,643
Latest Expenditure
£7,381,240

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £33,912
Charitable Activities £9,496,312
Other Trading £0
Investments £27,361
Other Income £3,058

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,252,111
Raising Funds £87,953
Governance £46,923
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £41,176

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
£9,560,643
£7,381,240£7,252,111£8,011,060£1,279,80058 / 0
2024
£7,259,784
£7,189,706£7,036,843£5,831,657£1,123,18256 / 0
2023
£8,236,620
£6,898,712£6,838,110£5,761,579£1,168,73263 / 1
2022
£5,448,383
£4,598,260£4,544,850£4,423,670£1,178,21452 / 4
2021
£5,283,156
£3,776,191£3,712,371£3,573,548£974,10249 / 7

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 2025?

Forest Peoples Programme reported total income of £9.56m and reported expenditure of £7.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 Sarah Roberts. 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
24 August 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3970451
Charity Number
1082158

Trustees

Sarah Roberts Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Aslak Holmberg
Carol Kalafatic
Dr MICHEL PIMBERT
Kevin Currey
Maria Josee Artist
Patricia Borraz Fernandez
Peter Kitelo Chongeywo
Rev SEAMUS FINN
Richard Williams
Robeliza Halip

Also Known As

  • Forest Peoples Project
  • Fpp

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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