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.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 | £743,681 | £673,473 | £673,473 | £1,497,695 | £806,763 | 14 / 0 |
| 2024 | £770,019 | £616,499 | £616,499 | £1,427,487 | £1,427,487 | 13 / 0 |
| 2023 | £799,311 | £665,131 | £665,131 | £1,273,967 | £1,273,967 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £596,880 | £419,676 | £419,676 | £1,139,787 | £585,804 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £802,676 | £363,977 | £363,977 | £839,316 | £449,266 | 9 / 0 |
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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.
How efficient is The African Natural History Research Trust?
The African Natural History Research Trust has a program ratio of 90.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
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HEREFORDSHIRE
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