WWF - UK
Notable UK charityAlso 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.
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.
Grants
WWF - UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £34,195,000
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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 | £89,335,000 | £96,051,000 | £69,834,000 | £49,845,000 | £13,969,000 | 463 / 3496 |
| 2024 | £92,466,000 | £95,425,000 | £70,835,000 | £56,205,000 | £13,833,000 | 455 / 1830 |
| 2023 | £94,036,000 | £102,414,000 | £78,482,000 | £57,594,000 | £14,300,000 | 502 / 1212 |
| 2022 | £91,037,000 | £92,140,000 | £69,143,000 | £66,723,000 | £16,827,000 | 438 / 460 |
| 2021 | £84,359,000 | £82,613,000 | £61,935,000 | £68,846,000 | £22,813,000 | 413 / 158 |
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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 10 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.
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Also Known As
- World Wide Fund for Nature
- World Wildlife Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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- How metrics are calculated