Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust
Also known as: W W T
WWT works to save wetlands for wildlife and for people by inspiring people to connect with and value wetlands and their wildlife, by demonstrating and promoting the importance and benefits of wetlands, by countering threats to wetlands and their wildlife, by creating and restoring wetlands and protecting key wetland sites and by savings threatened wetlands species.
Activities & Mission
WWT works to save wetlands for wildlife and for people by inspiring people to connect with and value wetlands and their wildlife, by demonstrating and promoting the importance and benefits of wetlands, by countering threats to wetlands and their wildlife, by creating and restoring wetlands and protecting key wetland sites and by savings threatened wetlands species.
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 19% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample: 48). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £46,756,455 | £32,118,704 | £24,238,463 | £57,494,094 | £0 | 599 / 965 |
| 2024 | £31,490,728 | £30,387,830 | £21,578,747 | £42,383,452 | £0 | 574 / 972 |
| 2023 | £26,079,000 | £28,732,000 | £21,178,000 | £41,205,000 | £1,036,000 | 558 / 881 |
| 2022 | £27,010,000 | £24,029,000 | £17,311,000 | £44,555,000 | £4,223,000 | 485 / 944 |
| 2021 | £20,872,000 | £20,375,000 | £15,887,000 | £41,328,000 | £2,210,000 | 497 / 999 |
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Frequently asked questions about Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust
What does Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust do?
WWT works to save wetlands for wildlife and for people by inspiring people to connect with and value wetlands and their wildlife, by demonstrating and promoting the importance and benefits of wetlands, by countering threats to wetlands and their wildlife, by creating and restoring wetlands and protecting key wetland sites and by savings threatened wetlands species.
How much income did Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust report in 2025?
Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust reported total income of £46.76m and reported expenditure of £32.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust?
Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust has a program ratio of 51.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust registered as a charity?
Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 December 1993 as charity number 1030884. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust?
Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust operate?
Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust operates across 14 areas, including Bulgaria, Cambodia, China and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1030884.
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- 14 May 2026
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