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Lion Landscapes

Lion Landscapes is the largest grassroots lion conservation project in the world, operating in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to develop programmes that support people, lions, their prey and habitat in order to build a better future for people and wildlife, Our aim is to stop the loss, reduce the cost and unlock the value of living with wild carnivores.

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Activities & Mission

Lion Landscapes is the largest grassroots lion conservation project in the world, operating in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to develop programmes that support people, lions, their prey and habitat in order to build a better future for people and wildlife, Our aim is to stop the loss, reduce the cost and unlock the value of living with wild carnivores.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£618,939
Latest Expenditure
£1,003,789

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 158.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £594,132
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £24,807

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £979,095
Raising Funds £24,694
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Wills Africa Trust (organisation 4027590)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,458,083
£1,184,083£1,146,278£2,187,634£1,089,73687 / 1
2025
£618,939
£1,003,789£979,095£1,802,784£963,78289 / 1
2024
£1,974,852
£853,015£853,015£1,913,634£1,065,02365 / 0
2023
£993,909
£813,724£781,389£791,798£611,82761 / 1
2022
£870,111
£594,929£574,129£611,827£047 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lion Landscapes

What does Lion Landscapes do?

Lion Landscapes is the largest grassroots lion conservation project in the world, operating in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to develop programmes that support people, lions, their prey and habitat in order to build a better future for people and wildlife, Our aim is to stop the loss, reduce the cost and unlock the value of living with wild carnivores.

How much income did Lion Landscapes report in 2025?

Lion Landscapes reported total income of £1.46m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lion Landscapes registered as a charity?

Lion Landscapes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 2020 as charity number 1190168. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Lion Landscapes?

Lion Landscapes is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lion Landscapes operate?

Lion Landscapes operates across 3 areas: Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia.

Is Lion Landscapes a registered charity?

Yes — Lion Landscapes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190168.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 June 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5160770
Charity Number
1190168

Trustees

BRIAN ARTHUR CHARLES MAYHEW
Also governs 1 other charity
Maureen Meeng
Prof Adam George Hart
Prof. Dr. David Whyte Macdonald

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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