Wcmc
Also known as: The World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Wcmc 2000
To evaluate and highlight the many values of biodiversity and put authoritative biodiversity knowledge at the centre of decision-making.
Activities & Mission
To evaluate and highlight the many values of biodiversity and put authoritative biodiversity knowledge at the centre of decision-making.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample: 48). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% 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 | £20,103,471 | £20,864,712 | £20,864,712 | £6,365,790 | £7,802,759 | 233 / 0 |
| 2023 | £21,805,250 | £22,054,433 | £22,054,433 | £7,127,031 | £9,344,000 | 236 / 0 |
| 2022 | £21,675,751 | £18,766,506 | £18,766,506 | £7,376,215 | £10,926,823 | 207 / 0 |
| 2021 | £16,421,477 | £16,277,399 | £16,277,399 | £4,184,961 | £5,041,000 | 178 / 0 |
| 2020 | £15,281,399 | £15,161,603 | £15,161,603 | £4,040,883 | £3,334,000 | 161 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Wcmc
What does Wcmc do?
To evaluate and highlight the many values of biodiversity and put authoritative biodiversity knowledge at the centre of decision-making.
How much income did Wcmc report in 2024?
Wcmc reported total income of £20.10m and reported expenditure of £20.86m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wcmc?
Wcmc has a program ratio of 103.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wcmc registered as a charity?
Wcmc was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 1989 as charity number 328044. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs Wcmc?
Wcmc is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBIN BIDWELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wcmc operate?
Wcmc operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wcmc a registered charity?
Yes — Wcmc is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 328044.
Details
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CAMBRIDGE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The World Conservation Monitoring Centre
- Wcmc 2000
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated