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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.

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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.

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 15 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,622,607
Latest Expenditure
£5,633,596

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £998,270
Charitable Activities £3,592,338
Other Trading £5,448
Investments £0
Other Income £26,552

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,356,176
Raising Funds £267,106
Governance £2,336
Grants to Institutions £364,512
Other Expenditure £10,314

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
£4,622,607
£5,633,596£5,356,176£2,682,561£895,19349 / 0
2024
£7,053,017
£5,838,405£5,627,911£3,693,519£957,67253 / 0
2023
£5,162,939
£4,590,243£4,391,996£2,478,937£907,97745 / 0
2022
£4,489,711
£3,389,783£3,264,347£1,906,241£754,05337 / 0
2021
£2,359,427
£2,530,045£2,411,559£806,313£595,24030 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 8 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.

Details

Address
3 Frewin Chambers
Frewin Court
OXFORD
OX1 3HZ
Registration Date
29 October 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3985822
Charity Number
1089110

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Trustees

David Michael Cleary
Greta Gogiel Salvi
James Rupert Anthony Allen
Johanna Von Braun
JUSTIN CHANTREY
Rose Dale
Sara Beck
Talia Desiree Lucia Goldman

Also Known As

  • Global Canopy Foundation
  • Global Canopy Programme (gcp)

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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