Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK
Also known as: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Embracing measures for the protection and preservation of wildlife and habitats in Kenya. Including anti-poaching, community support, wild orphans rescue and rehabilitation and mobile veterinary support.
Activities & Mission
Embracing measures for the protection and preservation of wildlife and habitats in Kenya. Including anti-poaching, community support, wild orphans rescue and rehabilitation and mobile veterinary support.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample: 48). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 | £10,350,160 | £4,004,697 | £3,131,919 | £15,031,965 | £6,700,000 | 6 / 2 |
| 2024 | £8,717,786 | £7,290,623 | £6,456,302 | £8,686,502 | £8,635,679 | 5 / 5 |
| 2023 | £9,111,075 | £7,265,799 | £6,575,318 | £7,259,339 | £2,000,000 | 5 / 3 |
| 2022 | £9,261,121 | £6,444,783 | £5,694,855 | £5,347,613 | £4,757,204 | 5 / 10 |
| 2021 | £8,593,901 | £8,018,156 | £7,387,721 | £2,597,725 | £2,597,653 | 5 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK
What does Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK do?
Embracing measures for the protection and preservation of wildlife and habitats in Kenya. Including anti-poaching, community support, wild orphans rescue and rehabilitation and mobile veterinary support.
How much income did Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK report in 2025?
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK reported total income of £10.35m and reported expenditure of £4.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK?
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK has a program ratio of 30.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK registered as a charity?
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 2004 as charity number 1103836. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK?
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK 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 Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK operate?
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK operates in Kenya, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK a registered charity?
Yes — Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1103836.
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Also Known As
- The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated