The Downforce Trust
Also known as: Homeland Conservation
The Downforce Trust promotes action on climate change, specifically through funding research and programmes designed to accelerate the deployment and scaling of known technologies. The Trust has a particular interest in carbon drawdown using nature-based solutions as these are available and scalable today.
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The Downforce Trust promotes action on climate change, specifically through funding research and programmes designed to accelerate the deployment and scaling of known technologies. The Trust has a particular interest in carbon drawdown using nature-based solutions as these are available and scalable today.
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,326,773 | £442,701 | £442,701 | £2,635,671 | £2,635,671 | 2 / 0 |
| 2024 | £534,065 | £379,129 | £379,129 | £1,751,599 | £1,281,973 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,075,126 | £227,508 | £227,508 | £1,596,663 | £1,596,663 | 2 / 1 |
| 2022 | £600,000 | £50,257 | £50,257 | £651,082 | £651,082 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £400,279 | £273,930 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Downforce Trust
What does The Downforce Trust do?
The Downforce Trust promotes action on climate change, specifically through funding research and programmes designed to accelerate the deployment and scaling of known technologies. The Trust has a particular interest in carbon drawdown using nature-based solutions as these are available and scalable today.
How much income did The Downforce Trust report in 2025?
The Downforce Trust reported total income of £1.33m and reported expenditure of £443k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Downforce Trust?
The Downforce Trust has a program ratio of 33.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Downforce Trust registered as a charity?
The Downforce Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 2020 as charity number 1187541. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs The Downforce Trust?
The Downforce Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Adam Parr. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Downforce Trust operate?
The Downforce Trust operates across 50 areas, including Angola, Australia, Benin and 47 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Downforce Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Downforce Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187541.
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