Tusk Trust Limited
Also known as: Tusk
TUSK'S MISSION IS TO AMPLIFY THE IMPACT OF PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES ACROSS AFRICA. WE PARTNER WITH THE MOST EFFECTIVE LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, INVESTING IN THEIR IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE, TO PROTECT ENDANGERED SPECIES, REDUCE HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT, FIND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO PRESERVE CRITICAL HABITATS AND COMBAT THE GLOBAL DEMAND FOR ILLEGAL WILDLIFE PRODUCTS.
Activities & Mission
TUSK'S MISSION IS TO AMPLIFY THE IMPACT OF PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES ACROSS AFRICA. WE PARTNER WITH THE MOST EFFECTIVE LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, INVESTING IN THEIR IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE, TO PROTECT ENDANGERED SPECIES, REDUCE HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT, FIND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO PRESERVE CRITICAL HABITATS AND COMBAT THE GLOBAL DEMAND FOR ILLEGAL WILDLIFE PRODUCTS.
Grants
Tusk Trust Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £12,844,954
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £15,565,125 | £15,778,226 | £14,588,219 | £6,192,592 | £585,744 | 18 / 1 |
| 2024 | £13,570,369 | £13,117,587 | £12,242,876 | £6,353,427 | £1,279,413 | 18 / 0 |
| 2023 | £12,448,644 | £12,370,561 | £11,549,098 | £5,510,774 | £965,000 | 16 / 10 |
| 2022 | £13,174,599 | £12,943,499 | £11,968,821 | £5,275,331 | £1,199,401 | 13 / 0 |
| 2021 | £12,340,733 | £12,041,469 | £11,187,747 | £4,164,419 | £849,030 | 12 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Tusk Trust Limited
What does Tusk Trust Limited do?
TUSK'S MISSION IS TO AMPLIFY THE IMPACT OF PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES ACROSS AFRICA. WE PARTNER WITH THE MOST EFFECTIVE LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, INVESTING IN THEIR IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE, TO PROTECT ENDANGERED SPECIES, REDUCE HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT, FIND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO PRESERVE CRITICAL HABITATS AND COMBAT THE GLOBAL DEMAND FOR ILLEGAL WILDLIFE PRODUCTS.
How much income did Tusk Trust Limited report in 2025?
Tusk Trust Limited reported total income of £15.57m and reported expenditure of £15.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Tusk Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Tusk Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 2019 as charity number 1186533. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Tusk Trust Limited?
Tusk Trust Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alexander Luke Rhodes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Tusk Trust Limited operate?
Tusk Trust Limited operates across 25 areas, including Angola, Botswana, Cameroon and 22 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Tusk Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Tusk Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186533.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- Tusk
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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