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The Reef-World Foundation

Also known as: The Reef-World Foundation 1, Reef-World

1) To promote the wise use of natural resources, particularly coral reefs & related tropical coastal resources;2) To promote the advancement of education about natural resources, coral reefs, related ecosystems and their conservation; 3) To promote sustainable reef-based tourism practices that protect & conserve coral reefs, for the benefit of local community, visitors & future generations.

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Activities & Mission

1) To promote the wise use of natural resources, particularly coral reefs & related tropical coastal resources;2) To promote the advancement of education about natural resources, coral reefs, related ecosystems and their conservation; 3) To promote sustainable reef-based tourism practices that protect & conserve coral reefs, for the benefit of local community, visitors & future generations.

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.

Show all 16 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£300,596
Latest Expenditure
£395,880

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 131.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 131.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£300,596
£395,8800 / 3
2024
£458,256
£477,7100 / 2
2023
£381,242
£403,4090 / 3
2022
£311,722
£238,6860 / 0
2021
£248,382
£172,0920 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about The Reef-World Foundation

What does The Reef-World Foundation do?

1) To promote the wise use of natural resources, particularly coral reefs & related tropical coastal resources;2) To promote the advancement of education about natural resources, coral reefs, related ecosystems and their conservation; 3) To promote sustainable reef-based tourism practices that protect & conserve coral reefs, for the benefit of local community, visitors & future generations.

How much income did The Reef-World Foundation report in 2025?

The Reef-World Foundation reported total income of £301k and reported expenditure of £396k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Reef-World Foundation registered as a charity?

The Reef-World Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 May 2014 as charity number 1157096. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Reef-World Foundation?

The Reef-World Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matthew Little. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Reef-World Foundation operate?

The Reef-World Foundation operates across 16 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Reef-World Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Reef-World Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157096.

Details

Address
Trym Lodge
1 Henbury Road
Bristol
England
UK
BS9 3HQ
Registration Date
16 May 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5045695
Charity Number
1157096

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Trustees

Matthew Little Chair
James Harry Greenhalgh CITP MBCS
Also governs 1 other charity
Jennifer Mather
Also governs 1 other charity
Kathleen Russell
Kathryn Woode
Matthew Giles Reed
Petchrung Sukpong

Also Known As

  • The Reef-World Foundation 1
  • Reef-World

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