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Rainforest Trust UK

Also known as: The Rainforest Trust

Rainforest Trust UK works in partnership with Rainforest Trust in the US to preserve and protect rainforests and other tropical habitat, particularly areas that are home to endangered species. We work in collaboration with trusted local NGOs and indigenous communities to place land under protection, either by land purchase or land designation as community forests or national parks.

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Activities & Mission

Rainforest Trust UK works in partnership with Rainforest Trust in the US to preserve and protect rainforests and other tropical habitat, particularly areas that are home to endangered species. We work in collaboration with trusted local NGOs and indigenous communities to place land under protection, either by land purchase or land designation as community forests or national parks.

Grants

Rainforest Trust UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£1,169,279
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
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 20 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,759,705
Latest Expenditure
£1,501,672

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 22.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,746,444
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £13,261
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,252,027
Raising Funds £249,645
Governance £82,748
Grants to Institutions £1,169,279
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,759,705
£1,501,672£1,252,027£706,667£161,5417 / 3
2024
£2,737,884
£2,674,079£2,444,306£448,634£205,7957 / 0
2023
£2,198,657
£2,123,361£1,978,671£384,829£192,0777 / 1
2022
£1,292,795
£1,317,734£1,219,858£309,533£103,4484 / 0
2021
£1,887,067
£1,971,494£1,887,298£334,472£77,5183 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rainforest Trust UK

What does Rainforest Trust UK do?

Rainforest Trust UK works in partnership with Rainforest Trust in the US to preserve and protect rainforests and other tropical habitat, particularly areas that are home to endangered species. We work in collaboration with trusted local NGOs and indigenous communities to place land under protection, either by land purchase or land designation as community forests or national parks.

How much income did Rainforest Trust UK report in 2025?

Rainforest Trust UK reported total income of £1.76m and reported expenditure of £1.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Rainforest Trust UK registered as a charity?

Rainforest Trust UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 September 2016 as charity number 1169111. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Rainforest Trust UK?

Rainforest Trust UK is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Loree Gourley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rainforest Trust UK operate?

Rainforest Trust UK operates across 20 areas, including Australia, Bolivia, Brazil and 17 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Rainforest Trust UK a registered charity?

Yes — Rainforest Trust UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169111.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 September 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5083948
Charity Number
1169111

Trustees

Loree Gourley Chair
Charlotte Lewis
Dr James Deutsch
James Baird
James Brueton
Joe Crome

Also Known As

  • The Rainforest Trust

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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