The Born Free Foundation
Also known as: The Born Free Foundation Limited, Born Free
Animal welfare and wildlife conservation and related education
Activities & Mission
Animal welfare and wildlife conservation and related education
Grants
The Born Free Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2026)
- £525,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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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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
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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £7,795,000 | £7,377,000 | £5,417,000 | £6,633,000 | £4,798,000 | 142 / 18 |
| 2025 | £7,652,000 | £7,142,000 | £5,064,000 | £6,193,000 | £4,881,000 | 141 / 11 |
| 2024 | £6,106,000 | £6,066,000 | £4,522,000 | £5,791,000 | £3,854,000 | 138 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,651,000 | £6,283,000 | £4,896,000 | £5,559,000 | £3,232,000 | 129 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,139,200 | £5,446,692 | £3,992,910 | £6,426,081 | £5,272,763 | 115 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Born Free Foundation
What does The Born Free Foundation do?
Animal welfare and wildlife conservation and related education
How much income did The Born Free Foundation report in 2026?
The Born Free Foundation reported total income of £7.79m and reported expenditure of £7.38m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Born Free Foundation registered as a charity?
The Born Free Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 August 1998 as charity number 1070906. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs The Born Free Foundation?
The Born Free Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael John Reyner. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Born Free Foundation operate?
The Born Free Foundation operates across 32 areas, including Australia, Belgium, Burkina Faso and 29 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Born Free Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Born Free Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070906.
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Also governs 3 other charities
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Also Known As
- The Born Free Foundation Limited
- Born Free
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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