ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TRUST
EJF protects biodiversity and defends the most basic human rights to a secure environment. EJF trains and equips environmental defenders and works at the grassroots to investigate, expose and resolve threats to the natural world. Our high-level campaigns take local issues to influential decision makers who can change global environmental governance and protection for good.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in funds of £1,326,403 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds of £7,697,636. The trustees assessed the appropriate level of free reserves to be £3 million, representing approximately six months of core operational costs, while the actual free reserves at year-end were £4,115,154. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2025, the trustees assessed the appropriate level of free reserves to stand at £3 million, representing approximately six months of core operational costs.” — page 26
“S. Trent, Executive Director, and J. Williams, operations director of the Trust, are also directors of Environmental Justice Foundation Company Limited by Guarantee (EJF Ltd) which is a not-for-profit sister organisation operating from the same premises and sharing certain facilities and resources. During 2018 an advance of £26,600 was made to EJF Ltd to enable the company to purchase a piece of woodland. The woodland will be transferred to EJF CT in 2026.” — page 43
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- STEVE MCIVORchair
- Andrew Thomas KALMAN
- Bob Lutgen
- Juliane Bettina Ruhfus
- Tessa Gregory
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £7.8m | £6.2m |
| 31/12/2024 | £7.0m | £5.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £5.6m | £5.9m |
| 31/12/2022 | £5.0m | £4.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £3.7m | £2.9m |
Common questions
Is ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net increase in funds of £1,326,403 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds of £7,697,636. The trustees assessed the appropriate level of free reserves to be £3 million, representing approximately six months of core operational costs, while the actual free reserves at year-end were £4,115,154. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Knox Cropper LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 3 | £380k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 2 | £204k |
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.1m |
| CLEAN AIR FUND | 1 | £929k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £140k |
| THE J J CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £112k |
| THE MARK LEONARD TRUST | 1 | £112k |
| LEVINE FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TRUST | £7.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY UK | £6.6m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND UK | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUBBUB FOUNDATION UK | £7.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PERIVOLI FOUNDATION | £3.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF THE EARTH CHARITABLE TRUST | £15.3m | — | — | above | 15.3% | no doubt |