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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 77% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% 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
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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 | £3,918,233 | £4,379,053 | £4,023,025 | £120,249,660 | £120,249,660 | 5 / 0 |
| 2024 | £4,197,854 | £3,759,636 | £3,430,252 | £120,338,211 | £120,338,211 | 5 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,632,957 | £3,768,968 | £3,449,139 | £117,665,462 | £117,665,462 | 5 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,525,771 | £3,630,554 | £3,297,579 | £122,493,529 | £122,493,529 | 5 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,316,285 | £4,067,705 | £3,755,643 | £113,360,111 | £112,859,626 | 5 / 0 |
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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.
How efficient is The Rufford Foundation?
The Rufford Foundation has a program ratio of 102.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% 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 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
6TH FLOOR
250 TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD
LONDON
W1T 7QZ
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Also Known As
- Rufford Small Grants Foundation
- Rufford Small Grants
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated