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The Rufford Foundation

Also known as: Rufford Small Grants Foundation, Rufford Small Grants

MAKING GRANTS TO CONSERVATIONISTS AND ORGANISATIONS, PREDOMINANTLY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD

Activities & Mission

MAKING GRANTS TO CONSERVATIONISTS AND ORGANISATIONS, PREDOMINANTLY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD

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 72 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,918,233
Latest Expenditure
£4,379,053

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,918,233
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,023,025
Raising Funds £356,028
Governance £155,346
Grants to Institutions £3,355,479
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
£3,918,233
£4,379,053£4,023,025£120,249,660£120,249,6605 / 0
2024
£4,197,854
£3,759,636£3,430,252£120,338,211£120,338,2115 / 0
2023
£3,632,957
£3,768,968£3,449,139£117,665,462£117,665,4625 / 0
2022
£4,525,771
£3,630,554£3,297,579£122,493,529£122,493,5295 / 0
2021
£3,316,285
£4,067,705£3,755,643£113,360,111£112,859,6265 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Rufford Foundation

What does The Rufford Foundation do?

MAKING GRANTS TO CONSERVATIONISTS AND ORGANISATIONS, PREDOMINANTLY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD

How much income did The Rufford Foundation report in 2025?

The Rufford Foundation reported total income of £3.92m and reported expenditure of £4.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Rufford Foundation registered as a charity?

The Rufford Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 2006 as charity number 1117270. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs The Rufford Foundation?

The Rufford Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Rufford Foundation operate?

The Rufford Foundation operates across 72 areas, including Albania, Argentina, Armenia and 69 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Rufford Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Rufford Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117270.

Details

Address
THE RUFFORD FOUNDATION
6TH FLOOR
250 TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD
LONDON
W1T 7QZ
Registration Date
15 December 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4028124
Charity Number
1117270

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Trustees

Dr Howard Paul Nelson
Elizabeth Sarah Brunwin
Also governs 2 other charities
HUGO BENJAMIN EDWARDS
MR IAIN SMAILES
Sian Jones
Steven Broad

Also Known As

  • Rufford Small Grants Foundation
  • Rufford Small Grants

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30 July 2026
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