Global Canopy
Also known as: Global Canopy Foundation, Global Canopy Programme (gcp)
Global Canopy is an innovative environmental organisation that targets the market forces destroying tropical forests. Since 2001, we have been testing new approaches to tackling deforestation, and guiding companies, investors and governments worldwide to think differently about our planet's forests.
Activities & Mission
Global Canopy is an innovative environmental organisation that targets the market forces destroying tropical forests. Since 2001, we have been testing new approaches to tackling deforestation, and guiding companies, investors and governments worldwide to think differently about our planet's forests.
Grants
Global Canopy makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £364,512
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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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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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £4,622,607 | £5,633,596 | £5,356,176 | £2,682,561 | £895,193 | 49 / 0 |
| 2024 | £7,053,017 | £5,838,405 | £5,627,911 | £3,693,519 | £957,672 | 53 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,162,939 | £4,590,243 | £4,391,996 | £2,478,937 | £907,977 | 45 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,489,711 | £3,389,783 | £3,264,347 | £1,906,241 | £754,053 | 37 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,359,427 | £2,530,045 | £2,411,559 | £806,313 | £595,240 | 30 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Global Canopy
What does Global Canopy do?
Global Canopy is an innovative environmental organisation that targets the market forces destroying tropical forests. Since 2001, we have been testing new approaches to tackling deforestation, and guiding companies, investors and governments worldwide to think differently about our planet's forests.
How much income did Global Canopy report in 2025?
Global Canopy reported total income of £4.62m and reported expenditure of £5.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Global Canopy registered as a charity?
Global Canopy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 2001 as charity number 1089110. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Global Canopy?
Global Canopy is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Global Canopy operate?
Global Canopy operates across 15 areas, including Austria, Brazil, China and 12 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Global Canopy a registered charity?
Yes — Global Canopy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089110.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Global Canopy Foundation
- Global Canopy Programme (gcp)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated