Orangutan Appeal UK
Orangutan Appeal UK is dedicated to preserving the endangered great ape of Asia, the orangutan, and its rainforest habitat. Orangutan Appeal UK not only raises funds to help the orangutans of Borneo but also aims to spread awareness of their plight.
Activities & Mission
Orangutan Appeal UK is dedicated to preserving the endangered great ape of Asia, the orangutan, and its rainforest habitat. Orangutan Appeal UK not only raises funds to help the orangutans of Borneo but also aims to spread awareness of their plight.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £664,982 | £353,045 | £281,234 | £775,060 | £759,060 | 4 / 5 |
| 2023 | £307,467 | £575,114 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £226,245 | £217,425 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £284,614 | £187,486 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2020 | £428,442 | £242,330 | 0 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Orangutan Appeal UK
What does Orangutan Appeal UK do?
Orangutan Appeal UK is dedicated to preserving the endangered great ape of Asia, the orangutan, and its rainforest habitat. Orangutan Appeal UK not only raises funds to help the orangutans of Borneo but also aims to spread awareness of their plight.
How much income did Orangutan Appeal UK report in 2024?
Orangutan Appeal UK reported total income of £665k and reported expenditure of £353k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Orangutan Appeal UK?
Orangutan Appeal UK has a program ratio of 42.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Orangutan Appeal UK registered as a charity?
Orangutan Appeal UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 October 2010 as charity number 1138538. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Orangutan Appeal UK?
Orangutan Appeal UK is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is JACHA POTGIETER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Orangutan Appeal UK operate?
Orangutan Appeal UK operates across 3 areas: Indonesia, Malaysia and Hampshire.
Is Orangutan Appeal UK a registered charity?
Yes — Orangutan Appeal UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138538.
Details
Lyndhurst Road
Brockenhurst
Hampshire
SO42 7RL
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