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The Truell Conservation Foundation

The charity has 3 major areas which it focuses it's objectives. These are the conservation of precious ecosystems around the world, namely the United Kingdom and the Galapagos Islands. Educational support through the use of bursaries to children of veterans of his Majesty's Armed Forces and finally harnessing the power of capital to make a positive impact by innovation and technology.

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Activities & Mission

The charity has 3 major areas which it focuses it's objectives. These are the conservation of precious ecosystems around the world, namely the United Kingdom and the Galapagos Islands. Educational support through the use of bursaries to children of veterans of his Majesty's Armed Forces and finally harnessing the power of capital to make a positive impact by innovation and technology.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,185,154
Latest Expenditure
£517,931

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 14.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 91.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £160,043
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,025,111
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £73,135
Raising Funds £444,796
Governance £29,080
Grants to Institutions £44,055
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2019 — The Truell Charitable Foundation (organisation 4015525)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,185,154
£517,931£73,135£79,045,413£79,045,4130 / 0
2023
£811,096
£258,130£68,500£51,025,122£51,025,1220 / 0
2022
£4,447,620
£2,583,217£481,438£40,087,935£40,087,9350 / 0
2021
£2,426,563
£282,296£45,554£28,991,128£28,991,1280 / 0
2020
£8,858,219
£228,471£11,763£26,327,180£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Truell Conservation Foundation

What does The Truell Conservation Foundation do?

The charity has 3 major areas which it focuses it's objectives. These are the conservation of precious ecosystems around the world, namely the United Kingdom and the Galapagos Islands. Educational support through the use of bursaries to children of veterans of his Majesty's Armed Forces and finally harnessing the power of capital to make a positive impact by innovation and technology.

How much income did The Truell Conservation Foundation report in 2024?

The Truell Conservation Foundation reported total income of £2.19m and reported expenditure of £518k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Truell Conservation Foundation?

The Truell Conservation Foundation has a program ratio of 3.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Truell Conservation Foundation registered as a charity?

The Truell Conservation Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 2012 as charity number 1147994. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Truell Conservation Foundation?

The Truell Conservation Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is EDMUND GEORGE IMJIN FOSBROKE TRUELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Truell Conservation Foundation operate?

The Truell Conservation Foundation operates across 3 areas: Belize, Ecuador and London.

Is The Truell Conservation Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Truell Conservation Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147994.

Details

Address
Vestry House
Laurence Pountney Hill
LONDON
EC4R0EH
Registration Date
6 July 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5025672
Charity Number
1147994

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Trustees

EDMUND GEORGE IMJIN FOSBROKE TRUELL Chair
James Truell
MS Cedriane de Boucaud

Sectors & Classifications

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