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UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology

Also known as: Ceh, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Ukceh

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is an independent, not-for-profit research institute carrying out excellent environmental science with impact. Our 500 scientists work to understand the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it. We provide the data and insights that governments, businesses and researchers need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.

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Activities & Mission

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is an independent, not-for-profit research institute carrying out excellent environmental science with impact. Our 500 scientists work to understand the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it. We provide the data and insights that governments, businesses and researchers need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.

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 46 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£76,680,000
Latest Expenditure
£73,056,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 67.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £73,012,000
Other Trading £2,999,000
Investments £669,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £49,027,000
Raising Funds £1,985,000
Governance £98,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £22,044,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£76,680,000
£73,056,000£49,027,000£23,699,000£23,699,000737 / 65
2024
£68,940,000
£67,712,000£46,318,000£19,822,000£19,822,000709 / 69
2023
£60,478,000
£61,679,000£41,617,000£18,390,000£18,390,000641 / 80
2022
£53,073,000
£53,360,000£35,482,000£19,454,000£19,454,000583 / 67
2021
£56,674,000
£48,287,000£32,557,000£19,741,000£19,741,000560 / 62

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology

What does UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology do?

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is an independent, not-for-profit research institute carrying out excellent environmental science with impact. Our 500 scientists work to understand the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it. We provide the data and insights that governments, businesses and researchers need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.

How much income did UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology report in 2025?

UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology reported total income of £76.68m and reported expenditure of £73.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology registered as a charity?

UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 2019 as charity number 1185618. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology?

UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology operate?

UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology operates across 46 areas, including Argentina, Australia, Belgium and 43 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology a registered charity?

Yes — UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185618.

Details

Address
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
MACLEAN BUILDING
CROWMARSH GIFFORD
WALLINGFORD
OXFORDSHIRE
OX10 8BB
Registration Date
4 October 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5131960
Charity Number
1185618

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Trustees

Alexander Benet Paul Hornby Northcote
Also governs 1 other charity
Alexia Wai-Chun Tye
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Philip Michael Clare
Dr Stuart Anthony Wainwright
JUDITH MARGARET BATCHELAR
Lynette Claire Eastman
Professor David Meldrum Hannah
Professor Emily Fleur Shuckburgh
Professor Paul Steven Monks CB
Professor Sir Hugh Charles Jonathan Godfray
Ruth Kelly Davison
Victoria Alexandra McMyn
William James Hyde Galgey

Also Known As

  • Ceh
  • Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
  • Ukceh

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