Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust
Also known as: Friends of the Earth Trust, Friends of the Earth Trust Limited
Friends of the Earth Charitable Trust is committed to the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment. It promotes sustainable development for the public benefit by funding work that includes campaigning, research, education and publishing, and the provision of information on environmental problems and their solutions.
Activities & Mission
Friends of the Earth Charitable Trust is committed to the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment. It promotes sustainable development for the public benefit by funding work that includes campaigning, research, education and publishing, and the provision of information on environmental problems and their solutions.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 31% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M (sample: 36). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £15,332,701 | £14,766,383 | £12,489,444 | £4,650,238 | £2,039,826 | 176 / 5 |
| 2024 | £14,950,721 | £13,817,159 | £11,255,771 | £4,083,920 | £4,083,920 | 201 / 12 |
| 2023 | £12,766,793 | £13,492,219 | £10,815,584 | £2,950,358 | £2,950,358 | 211 / 5 |
| 2022 | £13,450,848 | £13,431,783 | £11,772,097 | £3,675,784 | £3,675,784 | 190 / 15 |
| 2021 | £15,958,076 | £14,494,449 | £13,538,887 | £3,656,719 | £3,656,719 | 173 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust
What does Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust do?
Friends of the Earth Charitable Trust is committed to the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment. It promotes sustainable development for the public benefit by funding work that includes campaigning, research, education and publishing, and the provision of information on environmental problems and their solutions.
How much income did Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust reported total income of £15.33m and reported expenditure of £14.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust?
Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 81.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M (sample of 36 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 January 1981 as charity number 281681. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust?
Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sian Ferguson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust operate?
Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.
Is Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of The Earth Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 281681.
Details
139 Clapham Road
LONDON
SW9 0HP
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- Friends of the Earth Trust
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated