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Greenpeace Environmental Trust

Also known as: Greenpeace Enviromental Trust

The Trust aims to achieve its objectives by funding work that includes education, scientific research, investigations and promoting sustainable development.In the medium to long term we are prioritising work in the areas of Climate change, Forests, and Oceans.We work closely with other Greenpeace entities around the world so as to maximise the impact of our charitable work.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust aims to achieve its objectives by funding work that includes education, scientific research, investigations and promoting sustainable development.In the medium to long term we are prioritising work in the areas of Climate change, Forests, and Oceans.We work closely with other Greenpeace entities around the world so as to maximise the impact of our charitable work.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,356,195
Latest Expenditure
£11,776,993

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 50% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample: 48). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 54% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £13,224,465
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £131,730
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,829,390
Raising Funds £947,603
Governance £24,795
Grants to Institutions £10,771,799
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
£13,356,195
£11,776,993£10,829,390£6,228,198£5,350,6330 / 20
2023
£10,126,439
£11,017,107£10,270,924£4,648,996£2,682,1480 / 20
2022
£8,113,915
£8,641,009£8,119,455£5,539,664£3,241,0540 / 20
2021
£11,807,161
£8,489,109£7,849,063£6,066,758£4,590,1760 / 20
2020
£10,609,674
£10,591,940£10,214,890£2,748,706£1,287,4290 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Greenpeace Environmental Trust

What does Greenpeace Environmental Trust do?

The Trust aims to achieve its objectives by funding work that includes education, scientific research, investigations and promoting sustainable development.In the medium to long term we are prioritising work in the areas of Climate change, Forests, and Oceans.We work closely with other Greenpeace entities around the world so as to maximise the impact of our charitable work.

How much income did Greenpeace Environmental Trust report in 2024?

Greenpeace Environmental Trust reported total income of £13.36m and reported expenditure of £11.78m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Greenpeace Environmental Trust?

Greenpeace Environmental Trust has a program ratio of 81.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Greenpeace Environmental Trust registered as a charity?

Greenpeace Environmental Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 June 1982 as charity number 284934. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Greenpeace Environmental Trust?

Greenpeace Environmental Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR STEVE WARSHAL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Greenpeace Environmental Trust operate?

Greenpeace Environmental Trust operates across 5 areas, including China, Indonesia, Japan and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Greenpeace Environmental Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Greenpeace Environmental Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284934.

Details

Address
Greenpeace UK
Canonbury Villas
London
N1 2PN
Registration Date
22 June 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
284934
Charity Number
284934

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Trustees

MR STEVE WARSHAL Chair
Andrew McParland
COLIN HINES
DEBORAH JAN TRIPLEY
GEORGE CRAIG MACFARLANE
MARTYN DAY
Moira Alison Reynolds
Susan Ann Cooper

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Greenpeace Enviromental Trust

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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