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Perenco Foundation

Active mainly in Africa, the Perenco Foundation works to fight poverty by promoting the development of local businesses and projects in order to stimulate sustainable economic growth.By offering training, tailor-made assistance and financial support, the Perenco Foundation encourages job creation, develops local resources and supports initiatives that have a social and environmental impact.

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Activities & Mission

Active mainly in Africa, the Perenco Foundation works to fight poverty by promoting the development of local businesses and projects in order to stimulate sustainable economic growth.By offering training, tailor-made assistance and financial support, the Perenco Foundation encourages job creation, develops local resources and supports initiatives that have a social and environmental impact.

Grants

Perenco Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Grants paid (2025)
£3,479,864
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
the prevention or relief of poverty 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.

Show all 13 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,427,116
Latest Expenditure
£3,589,343

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,422,500
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,616
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,589,343
Raising Funds £0
Governance £109,479
Grants to Institutions £3,479,864
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
£4,427,116
£3,589,343£3,589,343£970,605£970,6050 / 6
2024
£1,434,352
£1,360,261£1,360,261£70,623£00 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Perenco Foundation

What does Perenco Foundation do?

Active mainly in Africa, the Perenco Foundation works to fight poverty by promoting the development of local businesses and projects in order to stimulate sustainable economic growth.By offering training, tailor-made assistance and financial support, the Perenco Foundation encourages job creation, develops local resources and supports initiatives that have a social and environmental impact.

How much income did Perenco Foundation report in 2025?

Perenco Foundation reported total income of £4.43m and reported expenditure of £3.59m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Perenco Foundation registered as a charity?

Perenco Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 2024 as charity number 1206581. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Perenco Foundation?

Perenco Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nathalie Samani. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Perenco Foundation operate?

Perenco Foundation operates across 13 areas, including Brazil, Cameroon, Chad and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Perenco Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Perenco Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1206581.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 January 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5230319
Charity Number
1206581

Trustees

Nathalie Samani Chair
Jean Noel Bouassi-Bouassi
Xavier Orset
Yvonne Mbala

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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