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.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 58% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample: 48). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £12,736,409 | £12,221,285 | £11,860,760 | £2,993,599 | £699,656 | 11 / 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 2024?
Tusk Trust Limited reported total income of £13.57m and reported expenditure of £13.12m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Tusk Trust Limited?
Tusk Trust Limited has a program ratio of 90.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
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Tisbury
SALISBURY
SP3 6LW
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- 14 May 2026
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