Murmur

To promote the preservation and the protection of the environment and to advance the education of the public in the preservation and protection of the environment.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the preservation and the protection of the environment and to advance the education of the public in the preservation and protection of the environment.

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£698,295

Latest Expenditure

£315,134

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 45.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 60% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £698,295

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £315,134

Raising Funds £0

Governance £4,273

Grants to Institutions £119,428

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.

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£698,295	£315,134	£315,134	£800,267	£138,827	1 / 0
2023	£519,300	£102,194	£102,194	£417,106	£85,751	0 / 0
2022	£0	£0				0 / 1
2021	£0	£0				0 / 1

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Frequently asked questions about Murmur

What does Murmur do?

To promote the preservation and the protection of the environment and to advance the education of the public in the preservation and protection of the environment.

How much income did Murmur report in 2024?

Murmur reported total income of £698k and reported expenditure of £315k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Murmur?

Murmur has a program ratio of 45.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Murmur registered as a charity?

Murmur was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2020 as charity number 1192676. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Murmur?

Murmur is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Caius Pawson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Murmur operate?

Murmur operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Murmur a registered charity?

Yes — Murmur is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192676.