GALAPAGOS CONSERVATION TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £155,515 and total unrestricted reserves of £1,075,678. The trustees report that these reserves exceed their stated policy target of three to six months of unrestricted operating costs. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received annualised remuneration in the band £70,000 to £79,999” — page 37
“One employee received annualised remuneration in the band £70,000 to £79,999” — page 37
“The Trustees have agreed that GCT should hold between three and six months of unrestricted operating costs in reserves” — page 18
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/03/2023)
Trustees
- Charmian Caineschair
- Amy Liddy
- Claire Louise Blenkinsop
- Dr Sally Uren
- Jane Tozer OBE
- Martin Saywell
- NIALL WATSON
- Sandra Charity Lyster
- Vanessa Zampiga
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.1m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.8m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.8m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is GALAPAGOS CONSERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £155,515 and total unrestricted reserves of £1,075,678. The trustees report that these reserves exceed their stated policy target of three to six months of unrestricted operating costs. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
What does the highest-paid employee of GALAPAGOS CONSERVATION TRUST earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,000 - £79,999 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds GALAPAGOS CONSERVATION TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GALAPAGOS CONSERVATION TRUST as a grant recipient include THE SACKLER TRUST, THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE MICHAEL MARKS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE SACKLER TRUST | FY2021 | £100k |
| THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £50k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2023 | £11k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £10k |
| THE MICHAEL MARKS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
| LANGDALE TRUST | FY2022 | £4k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
| LANGDALE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SWIRE 2765 | 3 | £125k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 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 |