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
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 26% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £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 |
| 2021 | £5,876,000 | £6,821,000 | £4,599,000 | £5,596,000 | £4,417,000 | 109 / 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 2025?
The Born Free Foundation reported total income of £7.65m and reported expenditure of £7.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Born Free Foundation?
The Born Free Foundation has a program ratio of 66.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
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Horsham
RH12 1ER
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Also Known As
- The Born Free Foundation Limited
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- 14 May 2026
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