Orangutan Foundation
Also known as: The Orangutan Foundation UK
Preservation of orangutans and other primates and their habitats
Activities & Mission
Preservation of orangutans and other primates and their habitats
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2015 — Hilda May Animal Welfare Trust (organisation 290308)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £654,066 | £703,691 | £646,993 | £2,230,083 | £2,167,770 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £805,770 | £709,124 | £665,341 | £2,279,708 | £2,202,501 | 3 / 1 |
| 2022 | £1,514,290 | £552,510 | £512,023 | £2,183,062 | £1,797,975 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £679,058 | £516,787 | £489,229 | £1,221,282 | £429,198 | 3 / 0 |
| 2020 | £628,587 | £443,642 | £414,652 | £1,059,012 | £1,059,012 | 3 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Orangutan Foundation
What does Orangutan Foundation do?
Preservation of orangutans and other primates and their habitats
How much income did Orangutan Foundation report in 2024?
Orangutan Foundation reported total income of £654k and reported expenditure of £704k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Orangutan Foundation registered as a charity?
Orangutan Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 January 2003 as charity number 1095660. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Orangutan Foundation?
Orangutan Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ASHLEY LEIMAN OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Orangutan Foundation operate?
Orangutan Foundation operates across 2 areas: Indonesia and England And Wales.
Is Orangutan Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Orangutan Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095660.
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NW1 4RP
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Also Known As
- The Orangutan Foundation UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated