APE ACTION AFRICA
Ape Action Africa (formerly Cameroon Wildlife Aid Fund, CWAF) operates a sanctuary for gorillas, chimps and monkeys that have been orphaned, largely as a result of the bushmeat trade. Ape Action Africa has a growing education programme and works with the Cameroon government and the public to advance the conservation of primates in Cameroon.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £36,648 for the year, funded from reserves, resulting in net assets of £93,157. Per the trustees' report, while the balance sheet shows a net asset position with £116k in cash, the trustees acknowledge that difficult global economic climates significantly impact the charity's fundraising capacity.
What the accounts disclose
“89% of our income is from donations” — page 14
“The trustees are content with the financial position of the charity but they are very aware of the difficult economic climates around the world that have a significant impact on the fundraising capacity of the charity.” — page 14
Trustees
- CAROLINE MCLANEY
- Ian Bickerstaff
- Victoria Luke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £434k | £471k |
| 31/12/2023 | £423k | £406k |
| 31/12/2022 | £432k | £416k |
| 31/12/2021 | £374k | £326k |
| 31/12/2020 | £179k | £269k |
Common questions
Is APE ACTION AFRICA financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £36,648 for the year, funded from reserves, resulting in net assets of £93,157. Per the trustees' report, while the balance sheet shows a net asset position with £116k in cash, the trustees acknowledge that difficult global economic climates significantly impact the charity's fundraising capacity. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds APE ACTION AFRICA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name APE ACTION AFRICA as a grant recipient include THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2023 | £11k | 40th Anniversary Awards |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £19k |
| THE MICHAEL MARKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| Montessori St Nicholas Ltd | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- WALES APE AND MONKEY SANCTUARY LTD
- THE GORILLA ORGANIZATION
- ORANGUTAN APPEAL UK
- THE POLE POLE FOUNDATION UK
- CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND - UK
- AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APE ACTION AFRICA | £434k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| WALES APE AND MONKEY SANCTUARY LTD | £485k | Under £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GORILLA ORGANIZATION | £2.0m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| ORANGUTAN APPEAL UK | £665k | — | 0 | unclear | 24.8% | no doubt |
| THE POLE POLE FOUNDATION UK | £225k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND - UK | £202k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |