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The Global Diversity Foundation

The charity develops applied research, international training and community projects on biocultural diversity, globally and in the Mediterranean region.

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Activities & Mission

The charity develops applied research, international training and community projects on biocultural diversity, globally and in the Mediterranean region.

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
£1,122,948
Latest Expenditure
£1,104,744

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,035,899
Charitable Activities £81,683
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,366
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,104,744
Raising Funds £0
Governance £11,609
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
£1,122,948
£1,104,744£1,104,744£718,477£159,5793 / 0
2024
£1,116,834
£1,051,574£1,051,574£700,274£155,9842 / 0
2023
£938,922
£803,658£803,658£635,014£166,1533 / 1
2022
£603,636
£377,649£377,649£499,750£74,4104 / 2
2021
£698,713
£712,172£712,172£273,764£79,3153 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Global Diversity Foundation

What does The Global Diversity Foundation do?

The charity develops applied research, international training and community projects on biocultural diversity, globally and in the Mediterranean region.

How much income did The Global Diversity Foundation report in 2025?

The Global Diversity Foundation reported total income of £1.12m and reported expenditure of £1.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Global Diversity Foundation registered as a charity?

The Global Diversity Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 May 2000 as charity number 1080731. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Global Diversity Foundation?

The Global Diversity Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Sarah-Lan Mathez-Stiefel. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Global Diversity Foundation operate?

The Global Diversity Foundation operates across 2 areas: Morocco and Switzerland.

Is The Global Diversity Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Global Diversity Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080731.

Details

Address
Attn KC
The Global Diversity Foundation
C/o Knox Cropper
5th Floor
65 Leadenhall Street
London
Registration Date
16 May 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3965797
Charity Number
1080731

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Trustees

Dr Sarah-Lan Mathez-Stiefel Chair
Belaynesh Hailemariam
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Hussein Adan Isack
Dr Janelle Marie Baker
Dr Rachel Carmenta
Dr Wolde Gossa Tadesse
Rosebell Celestine Adhiambo Abwonji

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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