RAINFOREST CONCERN
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £3,074,215, with unrestricted reserves of £2,333,355. The trustees consider that free reserves of £528,102 exceed their policy target of one year's operating expenditure, indicating sufficient resources to cover short-term fluctuations. The independent auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One trustee received fees for project planning of £1,000 (2023:£0).” — page 26
“One trustee received fees for project planning of £1,000 (2023:£0).” — page 26
“One trustee claimed general travel expenses during the year of £245 (2023:£227).” — page 26
“One trustee received fees for project planning of £1,000 (2023:£0).” — page 26
“One trustee claimed general travel expenses during the year of £245 (2023:£227).” — page 26
“One trustee received fees for project planning of £1,000 (2023:£0).” — page 26
“One trustee claimed general travel expenses during the year of £245 (2023:£227).” — page 26
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Peter Bennett — Executive Director and Founder
Funders the charity credits
- Ancient + Brave
- Aqua Firma
- Arbor Vitae
- ARMEDANGELS
- Beyond ONE
- BodyMe
- CANOPY Beauty
- Chippenham Borough Lands
- Digital Wonderlab
- GO SUPERFOODS
- Grant Associates
- Interaction
- Lanson Moore
- LEX Reception
- NatureSpy
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Nathaniel Pagechair
- ALBERTO PULIDO CRUZ
- Catriona Syed
- MAXIME VAN NIEUWENHUYSE
- Martin Gardner
- Oliver Whalley
- Sita Annette Schutt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.1m | £610k |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.1m | £479k |
| 31/12/2022 | £602k | £515k |
| 31/12/2021 | £736k | £490k |
| 31/12/2020 | £372k | £439k |
Common questions
Is RAINFOREST CONCERN financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £3,074,215, with unrestricted reserves of £2,333,355. The trustees consider that free reserves of £528,102 exceed their policy target of one year's operating expenditure, indicating sufficient resources to cover short-term fluctuations. The independent auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Begbies.
Who funds RAINFOREST CONCERN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RAINFOREST CONCERN as a grant recipient include THE BATCHWORTH TRUST, MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST, THE CHERUBY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | FY2025 | £10k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2022 | £2k |
| THE CHERUBY TRUST | FY2024 | £500 |
| THE CHERUBY TRUST | FY2025 | £500 |
| THE CHERUBY TRUST | FY2023 | £500 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SWIRE 2765 | 2 | £110k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| Becht Foundation | 1 | £1.0m |
| JACOBS FUTURA FOUNDATION | 1 | £827k |
| ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND | 1 | £500k |
| THE NATURE RECOVERY PROJECT | 1 | £309k |
| The Global Returns Project Limited | 1 | £302k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £275k |