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The Degrees Initiative

The Degrees Initiative builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation management geoengineering and play a central role in research and discussions. The initiative's activities include providing research grants, engagement workshops and community-building activities.

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Activities & Mission

The Degrees Initiative builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation management geoengineering and play a central role in research and discussions. The initiative's activities include providing research grants, engagement workshops and community-building activities.

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
£2,574,382
Latest Expenditure
£1,373,615

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 45.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,544,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £30,382

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,175,104
Raising Funds £46,936
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £411,022
Other Expenditure £151,575

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,574,382
£1,373,615£1,175,104£4,867,607£3,504,0008 / 15
2023
£3,102,468
£885,862£819,827£2,216,607£2,216,6075 / 15
2022
£262,044
£262,0440 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Degrees Initiative

What does The Degrees Initiative do?

The Degrees Initiative builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation management geoengineering and play a central role in research and discussions. The initiative's activities include providing research grants, engagement workshops and community-building activities.

How much income did The Degrees Initiative report in 2024?

The Degrees Initiative reported total income of £2.57m and reported expenditure of £1.37m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Degrees Initiative registered as a charity?

The Degrees Initiative was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 2021 as charity number 1196532. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Degrees Initiative?

The Degrees Initiative is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Oliver Edmund Morton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Degrees Initiative operate?

The Degrees Initiative operates across 5 areas, including Argentina, Benin, Indonesia and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Degrees Initiative a registered charity?

Yes — The Degrees Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196532.

Details

Address
The DEGREES Initiative
c/o Sedulo London
Office 605
Albert House
256-260 Old Street
London
Registration Date
11 November 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5179485
Charity Number
1196532

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Trustees

Oliver Edmund Morton Chair
Jacqueline Alice Akinyi Kado
Mark Anthony Hilton
Mohammed Mofizur Rahman
Pauliina Murphy

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