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Virunga Foundation

Also known as: Africa Conservation Fund (uk)

A conservation and development organisation with minimal overheads, delivering timely and effective support to the Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the form of financial and management input.Campaigning worldwide for support for Virunga National Park to raise awareness of and educate people about the Park.

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Activities & Mission

A conservation and development organisation with minimal overheads, delivering timely and effective support to the Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the form of financial and management input.Campaigning worldwide for support for Virunga National Park to raise awareness of and educate people about the Park.

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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
£53,796,867
Latest Expenditure
£34,910,987

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £38,222,767
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £13,217,282
Investments £2,310,915
Other Income £45,903

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £34,701,885
Raising Funds £209,102
Governance £292,058
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£53,796,867
£34,910,987£34,701,885£95,841,754£01063 / 0
2024
£43,082,590
£40,573,853£26,135,829£83,354,432£40,220,1571009 / 0
2023
£49,887,563
£29,528,040£18,696,227£79,936,255£40,454,500961 / 0
2022
£30,914,707
£31,251,882£20,024,759£62,726,282£51,616,844838 / 0
2021
£25,487,040
£22,039,626£14,462,998£55,106,292£44,458,477734 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Virunga Foundation

What does Virunga Foundation do?

A conservation and development organisation with minimal overheads, delivering timely and effective support to the Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the form of financial and management input.Campaigning worldwide for support for Virunga National Park to raise awareness of and educate people about the Park.

How much income did Virunga Foundation report in 2025?

Virunga Foundation reported total income of £53.80m and reported expenditure of £34.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Virunga Foundation registered as a charity?

Virunga Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 October 2005 as charity number 1111806. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Virunga Foundation?

Virunga Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAN BONDE NIELSEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Virunga Foundation operate?

Virunga Foundation operates in Congo (Democratic Republic), as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Virunga Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Virunga Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1111806.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 October 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4019232
Charity Number
1111806

Trustees

JAN BONDE NIELSEN Chair
Annette Lanjouw
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Antoine Kesia-Mbe Mindua
FRANCOIS XAVIER DE DONNEA DE HAMOIR
Joanna Natasegara
Michael Samuel Joseph

Also Known As

  • Africa Conservation Fund (uk)

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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