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The African Natural History Research Trust

The objectives of the charity are to advance the education of the public in general on the subject of African natural history and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject and publish or exhibit the useful results.

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Activities & Mission

The objectives of the charity are to advance the education of the public in general on the subject of African natural history and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject and publish or exhibit the useful results.

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 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£743,681
Latest Expenditure
£673,473

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £743,681
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £673,473
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,466
Grants to Institutions £12,278
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
£743,681
£673,473£673,473£1,497,695£806,76314 / 0
2024
£770,019
£616,499£616,499£1,427,487£1,427,48713 / 0
2023
£799,311
£665,131£665,131£1,273,967£1,273,96711 / 0
2022
£596,880
£419,676£419,676£1,139,787£585,80410 / 0
2021
£802,676
£363,977£363,977£839,316£449,2669 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The African Natural History Research Trust

What does The African Natural History Research Trust do?

The objectives of the charity are to advance the education of the public in general on the subject of African natural history and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject and publish or exhibit the useful results.

How much income did The African Natural History Research Trust report in 2025?

The African Natural History Research Trust reported total income of £744k and reported expenditure of £673k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The African Natural History Research Trust registered as a charity?

The African Natural History Research Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 January 2015 as charity number 1159955. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The African Natural History Research Trust?

The African Natural History Research Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The African Natural History Research Trust operate?

The African Natural History Research Trust operates across 6 areas, including Cameroon, Liberia, Mozambique and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The African Natural History Research Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The African Natural History Research Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159955.

Details

Address
STREET COURT
KINGSLAND
LEOMINSTER
HEREFORDSHIRE
HR6 9QA
Registration Date
15 January 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5051208
Charity Number
1159955

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Trustees

RICHARD SMITH Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
lucinda marie millicent sharp-smith
Also governs 1 other charity
SUSAN FRANCES SMITH BA HONS
Also governs 3 other charities

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30 July 2026
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