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The Travel Foundation

Also known as: Action for Conservation Through Tourism

Working to improve the sustainability of travel and holidays taken by holidaymakers: that is, reducing the negative impacts of their holidays and maximising the positive benefits (eg to host communities).

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Activities & Mission

Working to improve the sustainability of travel and holidays taken by holidaymakers: that is, reducing the negative impacts of their holidays and maximising the positive benefits (eg to host communities).

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 11 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£684,913
Latest Expenditure
£819,514

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £179,253
Charitable Activities £419,894
Other Trading £0
Investments £254
Other Income £85,512

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £740,907
Raising Funds £78,607
Governance £4,528
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£684,913
£819,514£740,907£48,221£48,2219 / 1
2023
£720,757
£856,032£773,128£182,822£122,81910 / 0
2022
£756,129
£937,065£906,446£318,097£273,6658 / 1
2021
£659,014
£577,506£507,523£499,033£165,4349 / 2
2020
£466,496
£671,8950 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Travel Foundation

What does The Travel Foundation do?

Working to improve the sustainability of travel and holidays taken by holidaymakers: that is, reducing the negative impacts of their holidays and maximising the positive benefits (eg to host communities).

How much income did The Travel Foundation report in 2024?

The Travel Foundation reported total income of £685k and reported expenditure of £820k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Travel Foundation registered as a charity?

The Travel Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 1997 as charity number 1065924. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Travel Foundation?

The Travel Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Megan Keiko Morikawa. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Travel Foundation operate?

The Travel Foundation operates across 11 areas, including Cape Verde, Croatia, Cyprus and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Travel Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Travel Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1065924.

Details

Address
The Travel Foundation
The Create Centre
Smeaton Road
BRISTOL
BS1 6XN
Registration Date
19 November 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3942802
Charity Number
1065924

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Trustees

Dr Megan Keiko Morikawa Chair
Cathy Ritter
Dr Manal Kelig
Dr Susanne Barbara Etti
Georgette James
Helen Marano
Jane Frances Ashton
Mehmet Semsettin Toprak

Also Known As

  • Action for Conservation Through Tourism

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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