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Save The Elephants

The principal objectives of the charity are best expressed by its mission statement to secure a future for elephants and to sustain the beauty and integrity of the places where they live: to promote man's delight in their intelligence and diversity of their world and to develop a tolerant relationship between the two species.

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Activities & Mission

The principal objectives of the charity are best expressed by its mission statement to secure a future for elephants and to sustain the beauty and integrity of the places where they live: to promote man's delight in their intelligence and diversity of their world and to develop a tolerant relationship between the two species.

Grants

Save The Elephants makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£4,147,589
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training and animals

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,323,000
Latest Expenditure
£4,147,589

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,307,774
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £15,226
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,834,749
Raising Funds £312,840
Governance £11,620
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,323,000
£4,147,589£3,834,749£5,517,177£4,816,63498 / 0
2024
£4,255,257
£4,018,667£3,742,036£4,750,634£4,461,20098 / 0
2023
£4,005,254
£4,029,113£3,785,044£4,483,251£3,404,641103 / 0
2022
£4,595,846
£4,587,460£4,311,961£4,707,806£3,667,537109 / 0
2021
£3,683,468
£2,723,891£2,527,898£4,348,660£3,368,34270 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Save The Elephants

What does Save The Elephants do?

The principal objectives of the charity are best expressed by its mission statement to secure a future for elephants and to sustain the beauty and integrity of the places where they live: to promote man's delight in their intelligence and diversity of their world and to develop a tolerant relationship between the two species.

How much income did Save The Elephants report in 2025?

Save The Elephants reported total income of £5.32m and reported expenditure of £4.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Save The Elephants registered as a charity?

Save The Elephants was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 April 2007 as charity number 1118804. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Save The Elephants?

Save The Elephants is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Save The Elephants operate?

Save The Elephants operates across 4 areas: Kenya, Mali, South Africa and City Of London.

Is Save The Elephants a registered charity?

Yes — Save The Elephants is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118804.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 April 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4030839
Charity Number
1118804

Trustees

Ambrose Carey
GEORGE WITTEMYER
MARLENE MCCAY
PATRICIA AWORI
PROFESSOR FRITZ VOLLRATH

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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