Rewilding Britain

Rewilding Britain's vision is to see rewilding flourishing across Britain, reconnecting us with the natural world, sustaining communities and tackling the species extinction crisis and climate emergency. Rewilding Britain champions rewilding and shares its expertise, it influences policy and legislation, it helps get locally-led initiatives off the ground and it connects people and organisations.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,404,550

Latest Expenditure

£2,854,494

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 87.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 13.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,071,926

Charitable Activities £1,270,420

Other Trading £0

Investments £62,204

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,506,876

Raising Funds £347,618

Governance £36,531

Grants to Institutions £548,071

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2022 — Kingshill Trust (organisation 3999418)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,404,550	£2,854,494	£2,506,876	£1,538,501	£1,298,990	26 / 0
2024	£2,359,050	£2,073,257	£1,831,802	£1,988,445	£1,863,791	23 / 0
2023	£1,235,481	£1,590,482	£1,395,125	£1,702,652	£1,469,069	16 / 0
2022	£1,802,042	£841,477	£743,848	£2,057,653	£1,709,029	11 / 0
2021	£765,465	£636,138	£579,055	£1,097,088	£550,773	6 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rewilding Britain

What does Rewilding Britain do?

How much income did Rewilding Britain report in 2025?

Rewilding Britain reported total income of £2.40m and reported expenditure of £2.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Rewilding Britain registered as a charity?

Rewilding Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 2014 as charity number 1159373. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Rewilding Britain?

Rewilding Britain is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rewilding Britain operate?

Rewilding Britain operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Rewilding Britain a registered charity?

Yes — Rewilding Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159373.