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The Eden Trust

Also known as: Eden Project

The Eden Trust aims to promote public education and research in flora, fauna & other aspects of the natural world, rebuilding connections of understanding that have faded from many people's lives. The Eden Project site tells stories that illustrate our dependence on plants and resources to develop the resilience of individuals, communities and societies to face the challenges of the 21st Century.

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Activities & Mission

The Eden Trust aims to promote public education and research in flora, fauna & other aspects of the natural world, rebuilding connections of understanding that have faded from many people's lives. The Eden Project site tells stories that illustrate our dependence on plants and resources to develop the resilience of individuals, communities and societies to face the challenges of the 21st Century.

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
£29,661,000
Latest Expenditure
£32,823,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 64% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 59% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £8,373,000
Charitable Activities £21,283,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £32,200,000
Raising Funds £623,000
Governance £75,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£29,661,000
£32,823,000£32,200,000£13,954,000£6,434,000527 / 80
2024
£33,649,000
£35,995,000£35,690,000£17,316,000£8,725,000542 / 120
2023
£35,017,000
£34,484,000£34,247,000£19,797,000£9,164,000533 / 127
2022
£36,640,000
£28,975,000£28,780,000£19,489,000£10,810,000325 / 130
2021
£21,817,000
£24,273,000£24,099,000£11,824,000£7,246,000400 / 118

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Eden Trust

What does The Eden Trust do?

The Eden Trust aims to promote public education and research in flora, fauna & other aspects of the natural world, rebuilding connections of understanding that have faded from many people's lives. The Eden Project site tells stories that illustrate our dependence on plants and resources to develop the resilience of individuals, communities and societies to face the challenges of the 21st Century.

How much income did The Eden Trust report in 2025?

The Eden Trust reported total income of £29.66m and reported expenditure of £32.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Eden Trust?

The Eden Trust has a program ratio of 108.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Eden Trust registered as a charity?

The Eden Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 2002 as charity number 1093070. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Eden Trust?

The Eden Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Eden Trust operate?

The Eden Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Eden Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Eden Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093070.

Details

Address
EDEN PROJECT
BODELVA
PAR
PL24 2SG
Registration Date
22 July 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3993411
Charity Number
1093070

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Trustees

Christopher Haynes
Edwin John Booth CBE DL
Erica Neve
Fiona Nicolette Godlee
James Robert Edward Fulcher
Jonathan Christopher Watts
Leonie Bell
Matthew Peregrine Lusty
Orna NiChionna
Sarah Louise Kemp
Victoria Valentine

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Eden Project

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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