The Global Returns Project Limited
Also known as: The Climate Crisis Foundation Limited
We provide grant-based funding to charitable organizations focussed on combatting climate change. We select them based on a detailed methodology and monitor their effectiveness on an ongoing basis. We work with financial institutions to make it normal and easy for their clients to provide grant funding to these organizations. We educate on issues associated with climate change.
Activities & Mission
We provide grant-based funding to charitable organizations focussed on combatting climate change. We select them based on a detailed methodology and monitor their effectiveness on an ongoing basis. We work with financial institutions to make it normal and easy for their clients to provide grant funding to these organizations. We educate on issues associated with climate change.
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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 78% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
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 | £756,121 | £795,930 | £774,435 | £201,702 | £201,072 | 4 / 0 |
| 2024 | £706,464 | £554,485 | £535,831 | £241,511 | £241,511 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £274,790 | £340,590 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £288,892 | £262,047 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £230,438 | £160,257 | 0 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Global Returns Project Limited
What does The Global Returns Project Limited do?
We provide grant-based funding to charitable organizations focussed on combatting climate change. We select them based on a detailed methodology and monitor their effectiveness on an ongoing basis. We work with financial institutions to make it normal and easy for their clients to provide grant funding to these organizations. We educate on issues associated with climate change.
How much income did The Global Returns Project Limited report in 2025?
The Global Returns Project Limited reported total income of £756k and reported expenditure of £796k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Global Returns Project Limited?
The Global Returns Project Limited has a program ratio of 102.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Global Returns Project Limited registered as a charity?
The Global Returns Project Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 2019 as charity number 1186683. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs The Global Returns Project Limited?
The Global Returns Project Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joanna Hermione Seager Bacon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Global Returns Project Limited operate?
The Global Returns Project Limited operates across 59 areas, including Albania, Andorra, Armenia and 56 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Global Returns Project Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Global Returns Project Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186683.
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Linen Hall
162-168 Regent Street
W1B 5TE
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- The Climate Crisis Foundation Limited
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- 14 May 2026
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