Rainforest Foundation UK
Also known as: The Rainforest Foundation (uk)
The mission of Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is to support Indigenous Peoples and other communities in the world's rainforests to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life, and livelihood.
Activities & Mission
The mission of Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is to support Indigenous Peoples and other communities in the world's rainforests to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life, and livelihood.
Grants
Rainforest Foundation UK makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £2,918,796
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
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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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
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,610,108 | £2,918,796 | £2,845,427 | £1,167,750 | £556,367 | 23 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,925,718 | £2,794,727 | £2,693,734 | £1,475,857 | £459,126 | 22 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,831,094 | £2,571,727 | £2,484,699 | £1,345,553 | £379,951 | 21 / 3 |
| 2022 | £3,003,068 | £2,490,391 | £2,427,383 | £1,086,304 | £416,857 | 21 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,043,049 | £2,015,295 | £1,971,169 | £573,519 | £282,273 | 19 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about Rainforest Foundation UK
What does Rainforest Foundation UK do?
The mission of Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is to support Indigenous Peoples and other communities in the world's rainforests to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life, and livelihood.
How much income did Rainforest Foundation UK report in 2025?
Rainforest Foundation UK reported total income of £2.61m and reported expenditure of £2.92m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Rainforest Foundation UK registered as a charity?
Rainforest Foundation UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 October 2010 as charity number 1138287. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Rainforest Foundation UK?
Rainforest Foundation UK is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lucy Katherine Napier Claridge. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rainforest Foundation UK operate?
Rainforest Foundation UK operates across 7 areas, including Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Rainforest Foundation UK a registered charity?
Yes — Rainforest Foundation UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138287.
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Trustees
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Also Known As
- The Rainforest Foundation (uk)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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- How metrics are calculated