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WWF - UK

Notable UK charity

Also known as: World Wide Fund for Nature, World Wildlife Fund

WWF-UK's mission is to prevent and reverse the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and reducing pollution and wasteful consumption.

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Activities & Mission

WWF-UK's mission is to prevent and reverse the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and reducing pollution and wasteful consumption.

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 34 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£89,335,000
Latest Expenditure
£96,051,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 72.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 28.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £74,776,000
Charitable Activities £9,030,000
Other Trading £4,011,000
Investments £1,518,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £69,834,000
Raising Funds £26,217,000
Governance £1,562,000
Grants to Institutions £34,195,000
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
£89,335,000
£96,051,000£69,834,000£49,845,000£13,969,000463 / 3496
2024
£92,466,000
£95,425,000£70,835,000£56,205,000£13,833,000455 / 1830
2023
£94,036,000
£102,414,000£78,482,000£57,594,000£14,300,000502 / 1212
2022
£91,037,000
£92,140,000£69,143,000£66,723,000£16,827,000438 / 460
2021
£84,359,000
£82,613,000£61,935,000£68,846,000£22,813,000413 / 158

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about WWF - UK

What does WWF - UK do?

WWF-UK's mission is to prevent and reverse the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and reducing pollution and wasteful consumption.

How much income did WWF - UK report in 2025?

WWF - UK reported total income of £89.33m and reported expenditure of £96.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was WWF - UK registered as a charity?

WWF - UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 June 2000 as charity number 1081247. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs WWF - UK?

WWF - UK is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does WWF - UK operate?

WWF - UK operates across 34 areas, including Australia, Belgium, Bhutan and 31 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is WWF - UK a registered charity?

Yes — WWF - UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081247.

Details

Address
W W F-UK
The Living Planet Centre
Rufford House
Brewery Road
WOKING
GU21 4LL
Registration Date
23 June 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3968381
Charity Number
1081247

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Trustees

Bernard Josiah Barlow
David John Barnes
Dorcas Wongai Gwata
Dr Jessica Omukuti
Dr Rhian-Mari Thomas
Dr Steve Waygood
Janine Kirsty Brimelow KC
John Michael Flint
Neil Antony Munn
Professor Julia Patricia Gordon Jones
Rachel Marie Sexton

Also Known As

  • World Wide Fund for Nature
  • World Wildlife Fund

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30 July 2026
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