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The Conservation Foundation

The Foundation promotes the conservation and preservation of the environment through the creation and management of initiatives to promote positive environmental news, positive environmental awareness and positive environmental action, mainly by securing funding for and managing a variety of projects either directly or through its subsidiary trading company.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation promotes the conservation and preservation of the environment through the creation and management of initiatives to promote positive environmental news, positive environmental awareness and positive environmental action, mainly by securing funding for and managing a variety of projects either directly or through its subsidiary trading company.

Grants

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

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2021)
£442,072
Who it helps
other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£18,894
Latest Expenditure
£45,320

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £579,043
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £242
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £567,128
Raising Funds £0
Governance £7,936
Grants to Institutions £442,072
Other Expenditure £2,255

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
£18,894
£45,3200 / 5
2024
£23,080
£25,2040 / 0
2023
£113,411
£122,4480 / 3
2022
£155,151
£212,4450 / 6
2021
£579,285
£569,383£567,128£221,870£127,3230 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Conservation Foundation

What does The Conservation Foundation do?

The Foundation promotes the conservation and preservation of the environment through the creation and management of initiatives to promote positive environmental news, positive environmental awareness and positive environmental action, mainly by securing funding for and managing a variety of projects either directly or through its subsidiary trading company.

How much income did The Conservation Foundation report in 2025?

The Conservation Foundation reported total income of £19k and reported expenditure of £45k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Conservation Foundation registered as a charity?

The Conservation Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 1987 as charity number 284656. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs The Conservation Foundation?

The Conservation Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Conservation Foundation operate?

The Conservation Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Conservation Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Conservation Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284656.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 April 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
284656
Charity Number
284656

Trustees

ALEXANDER JONATHAN BIRCH
Lucy Brazg
Nandita Patkar
Ravi Mattu
Roselle Azalea Woodbine Houston
Toby Nicholas Meadows

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19 October 2026
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