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The African Conservation Foundation

African Conservation Foundation (ACF) is working to preserve Africa 's wild heritage by conducting field projects as well as supporting and linking conservation initiatives throughout the continent.

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Activities & Mission

African Conservation Foundation (ACF) is working to preserve Africa 's wild heritage by conducting field projects as well as supporting and linking conservation initiatives throughout the continent.

Grants

The African Conservation Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2026)
£20,135
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

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 55 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£23,212
Latest Expenditure
£20,135

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 86.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£23,212
£20,1350 / 7
2025
£17,795
£12,4030 / 6
2024
£22,962
£19,6460 / 2
2023
£10,145
£16,5030 / 7
2022
£36,853
£36,0200 / 5

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Frequently asked questions about The African Conservation Foundation

What does The African Conservation Foundation do?

African Conservation Foundation (ACF) is working to preserve Africa 's wild heritage by conducting field projects as well as supporting and linking conservation initiatives throughout the continent.

How much income did The African Conservation Foundation report in 2026?

The African Conservation Foundation reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £20k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The African Conservation Foundation registered as a charity?

The African Conservation Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 2007 as charity number 1120705. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The African Conservation Foundation?

The African Conservation Foundation 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 The African Conservation Foundation operate?

The African Conservation Foundation operates across 55 areas, including Algeria, Angola, Benin and 52 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The African Conservation Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The African Conservation Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120705.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
29 August 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4032792
Charity Number
1120705

Trustees

Anne Varney
Caroline Bault
DAVID ELLIOTT
David James Fox
DRS Arend de Haas
Jason Roberts
Joseph Tambwe Musimbi
Louis Nkembi

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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