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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.

Grants

Galapagos Conservation Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£604,487
Who it helps
children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Country

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,073,039
Latest Expenditure
£1,650,819

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 16.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,822,282
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £119,305
Investments £26,082
Other Income £105,370

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,427,681
Raising Funds £223,138
Governance £52,866
Grants to Institutions £604,487
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,073,039
£1,650,819£1,427,681£1,664,536£013 / 10
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

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 2025?

Galapagos Conservation Trust reported total income of £2.07m and reported expenditure of £1.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 9 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 January 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1043470
Charity Number
1043470

Trustees

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

Also Known As

  • Gct

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