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Galapagos Conservation Trust

Also known as: Gct

The Galapagos Conservation Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the conservation needs of Galapagos. They fund projects, research and education initiatives with local partners and manage membership schemes, awareness campaigns, events and appeals in the UK. The Trust is the primary source of information about Galapagos in the UK.

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Activities & Mission

The Galapagos Conservation Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the conservation needs of Galapagos. They fund projects, research and education initiatives with local partners and manage membership schemes, awareness campaigns, events and appeals in the UK. The Trust is the primary source of information about Galapagos in the UK.

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.

Country

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,838,023
Latest Expenditure
£1,695,546

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 33% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,564,223
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £151,959
Investments £14,617
Other Income £107,224

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,470,979
Raising Funds £224,567
Governance £56,888
Grants to Institutions £602,382
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,838,023
£1,695,546£1,470,979£1,248,087£391,67814 / 13
2023
£1,814,886
£1,336,512£1,134,586£1,092,572£390,00314 / 10
2022
£1,270,596
£1,331,959£1,165,265£586,470£126,34314 / 11
2021
£1,072,091
£1,066,619£942,389£669,709£210,92911 / 14
2020
£714,647
£799,709£708,967£633,030£174,20910 / 18

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Galapagos Conservation Trust

What does Galapagos Conservation Trust do?

The Galapagos Conservation Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the conservation needs of Galapagos. They fund projects, research and education initiatives with local partners and manage membership schemes, awareness campaigns, events and appeals in the UK. The Trust is the primary source of information about Galapagos in the UK.

How much income did Galapagos Conservation Trust report in 2024?

Galapagos Conservation Trust reported total income of £1.84m and reported expenditure of £1.70m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Galapagos Conservation Trust?

Galapagos Conservation Trust has a program ratio of 80.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Galapagos Conservation Trust registered as a charity?

Galapagos Conservation Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 1995 as charity number 1043470. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Galapagos Conservation Trust?

Galapagos Conservation Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charmian Caines. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Galapagos Conservation Trust operate?

Galapagos Conservation Trust operates across 2 areas: Ecuador and City Of Westminster.

Is Galapagos Conservation Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Galapagos Conservation Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1043470.

Details

Address
Galapagos Conservation Trust
Unit G02 The Print Rooms
LONDON
SE1 0LH
Registration Date
20 January 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1043470
Charity Number
1043470

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Trustees

Charmian Caines Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Amy Liddy
Claire Louise Blenkinsop
Dr Sally Uren
Jane Tozer OBE
Marta Tufet
Martin Saywell
NIALL WATSON
Sandra Charity Lyster
Vanessa Zampiga

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Gct

Data & trust

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