The Gorilla Organization
Saving gorillas in their natural forest habitat in central Africa: supporting, training and equipping rangers; providing conservation, education and socio-economic development opportunities for local people; planting trees to protect the forest and mitigate climate change.
Activities & Mission
Saving gorillas in their natural forest habitat in central Africa: supporting, training and equipping rangers; providing conservation, education and socio-economic development opportunities for local people; planting trees to protect the forest and mitigate climate change.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,997,151 | £1,570,955 | £689,682 | £3,170,906 | £3,017,170 | 13 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,543,063 | £1,207,900 | £660,005 | £2,743,433 | £2,665,100 | 18 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,158,985 | £1,328,667 | £623,324 | £2,405,895 | £2,374,477 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,135,426 | £1,130,391 | £492,020 | £2,582,357 | £2,501,661 | 3 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,412,303 | £1,155,369 | £525,953 | £1,577,937 | £1,483,803 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Gorilla Organization
What does The Gorilla Organization do?
Saving gorillas in their natural forest habitat in central Africa: supporting, training and equipping rangers; providing conservation, education and socio-economic development opportunities for local people; planting trees to protect the forest and mitigate climate change.
How much income did The Gorilla Organization report in 2024?
The Gorilla Organization reported total income of £2.00m and reported expenditure of £1.57m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Gorilla Organization?
The Gorilla Organization has a program ratio of 34.5%, 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 Gorilla Organization registered as a charity?
The Gorilla Organization was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2006 as charity number 1117131. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs The Gorilla Organization?
The Gorilla Organization is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN MICHAEL REDMOND OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Gorilla Organization operate?
The Gorilla Organization operates across 3 areas: Congo (Democratic Republic), Uganda and Camden.
Is The Gorilla Organization a registered charity?
Yes — The Gorilla Organization is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117131.
Details
110 GLOUCESTER AVENUE
LONDON
NW1 8HX
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