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Orangutan Foundation

Also known as: The Orangutan Foundation UK

Preservation of orangutans and other primates and their habitats

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£654,066
Latest Expenditure
£703,691

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £536,114
Charitable Activities £52,992
Other Trading £0
Investments £64,960
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £646,993
Raising Funds £56,698
Governance £94,723
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£654,066
£703,691£646,993£2,230,083£2,167,7703 / 0
2023
£805,770
£709,124£665,341£2,279,708£2,202,5013 / 1
2022
£1,514,290
£552,510£512,023£2,183,062£1,797,9753 / 0
2021
£679,058
£516,787£489,229£1,221,282£429,1983 / 0
2020
£628,587
£443,642£414,652£1,059,012£1,059,0123 / 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.

Details

Address
7 KENT TERRACE
LONDON
NW1 4RP
Registration Date
28 January 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3997163
Charity Number
1095660

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Trustees

ASHLEY LEIMAN OBE Chair
Catherine Mary Smith
Dr JACK O'NEIL RIELEY
Guy Sanders
IAN REDMOND OBE
RICHARD ROBINOW
Rina Setyawati
Sir Richard Hugh Turton Gozney

Also Known As

  • The Orangutan Foundation UK

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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