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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.

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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.

Grants

Orangutan Appeal UK makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£696,835
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£913,103
Latest Expenditure
£696,835

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 88.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £896,043
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £9,432
Investments £7,628
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £615,854
Raising Funds £80,981
Governance £10,100
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£913,103
£696,835£615,854£991,328£975,3284 / 2
2024
£664,982
£353,045£281,234£775,060£759,0604 / 5
2023
£307,467
£575,1140 / 5
2022
£226,245
£217,4250 / 1
2021
£284,614
£187,4860 / 4

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 2025?

Orangutan Appeal UK reported total income of £913k and reported expenditure of £697k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 October 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5012170
Charity Number
1138538

Trustees

JACHA POTGIETER Chair
HUGH EDWARD HOLMAN
Saph Frances Gordon

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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