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.
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.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £43,082,590 | £40,573,853 | £26,135,829 | £83,354,432 | £40,220,157 | 1009 / 0 |
| 2023 | £49,887,563 | £29,528,040 | £18,696,227 | £79,936,255 | £40,454,500 | 961 / 0 |
| 2022 | £30,914,707 | £31,251,882 | £20,024,759 | £62,726,282 | £51,616,844 | 838 / 0 |
| 2021 | £25,487,040 | £22,039,626 | £14,462,998 | £55,106,292 | £44,458,477 | 734 / 0 |
| 2020 | £25,895,875 | £17,044,262 | £13,275,980 | £51,486,145 | £38,802,665 | 736 / 0 |
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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 2024?
Virunga Foundation reported total income of £43.08m and reported expenditure of £40.57m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Virunga Foundation?
Virunga Foundation has a program ratio of 60.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
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Also Known As
- Africa Conservation Fund (uk)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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