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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.

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
£7,259,784
Latest Expenditure
£7,189,706

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £90,831
Charitable Activities £7,130,941
Other Trading £0
Investments £38,012
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,036,843
Raising Funds £94,442
Governance £48,880
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £58,421

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£4,374,893
£4,166,940£4,109,327£2,066,583£881,57742 / 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.

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

Address
1c Fosseway Business Centre
Stratford Road
Moreton in Marsh
GL56 9NQ
Registration Date
24 August 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3970451
Charity Number
1082158

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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

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30 July 2026
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