Activities & Mission
Grant-making trust
Grants
The Ecology Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,534,564
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,043,636 | £1,931,143 | £1,931,143 | £1,542,066 | £15,494 | 3 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,734,855 | £1,208,316 | £1,207,985 | £1,429,573 | £7,032 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £895,597 | £384,816 | £384,296 | £903,034 | £1,764 | 3 / 0 |
| 2022 | £640,558 | £649,131 | £648,454 | £392,253 | £1,100 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £676,323 | £752,346 | £746,733 | £400,826 | £932 | 2 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Ecology Trust
What does The Ecology Trust do?
Grant-making trust
How much income did The Ecology Trust report in 2025?
The Ecology Trust reported total income of £2.04m and reported expenditure of £1.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Ecology Trust registered as a charity?
The Ecology Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 September 2003 as charity number 1099222. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Ecology Trust?
The Ecology Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Ecology Trust operate?
The Ecology Trust operates across 8 areas, including Brazil, Canada, Germany and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Ecology Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Ecology Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1099222.
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Registry Information
Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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- How metrics are calculated