The London Wildlife Trust
Also known as: Wild London
London Wildlife Trust is the only charity dedicated solely to protecting the capital's wildlife and wild spaces, engaging London's diverse communities through access to our nature reserves, campaigning, volunteering and education.
Activities & Mission
London Wildlife Trust is the only charity dedicated solely to protecting the capital's wildlife and wild spaces, engaging London's diverse communities through access to our nature reserves, campaigning, volunteering and education.
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 10% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Charitable activities 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,318,000 | £6,166,000 | £3,292,000 | £5,307,000 | £1,006,000 | 101 / 200 |
| 2024 | £5,576,572 | £5,689,592 | £3,033,310 | £4,190,207 | £752,421 | 101 / 175 |
| 2023 | £4,787,664 | £5,009,607 | £2,934,152 | £4,245,639 | £629,157 | 91 / 700 |
| 2022 | £4,288,691 | £3,966,262 | £2,455,550 | £4,492,390 | £561,307 | 86 / 2263 |
| 2021 | £4,603,379 | £3,795,479 | £2,701,986 | £4,121,639 | £669,943 | 64 / 1745 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The London Wildlife Trust
What does The London Wildlife Trust do?
London Wildlife Trust is the only charity dedicated solely to protecting the capital's wildlife and wild spaces, engaging London's diverse communities through access to our nature reserves, campaigning, volunteering and education.
How much income did The London Wildlife Trust report in 2025?
The London Wildlife Trust reported total income of £7.32m and reported expenditure of £6.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The London Wildlife Trust?
The London Wildlife Trust has a program ratio of 45.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The London Wildlife Trust registered as a charity?
The London Wildlife Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1982 as charity number 283895. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The London Wildlife Trust?
The London Wildlife Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The London Wildlife Trust operate?
The London Wildlife Trust operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The London Wildlife Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The London Wildlife Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 283895.
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Also Known As
- Wild London
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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