Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK
Embracing measures for the protection and preservation of wildlife and habitats in Kenya. Including anti-poaching, community support, wild orphans rescue and rehabilitation and mobile veterinary support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,345,463 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income exceeding £10 million for the first time. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds increased significantly to £15,031,965, supported by strong investment income and legacy growth. The charity maintains a healthy balance sheet with sufficient cash and investments to meet its reserves policy and operational needs.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 Number 1 £80,001 to £90,000” — page 29
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 Number 1” — page 29
“Income totalled £10,350,160 (2024: £8,717,786) of which £7,067,871 (2024: £7,053,623) was from individual, corporate and foundation donors”
“During the year, the Charity charged Sheldrick Trading Limited (see Note 14) for support services of £16,256, which remained payable at the year-end (2024: £9,412, payable at the year-end). The Charity received a qualifying distribution from Sheldrick Trading Limited of £53,015, being the prior year taxable profits.” — page 31
“The Charity made grants to David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Kenya during the year totalling £2,279,814 (2024: £1,094,616). See Note 5 for details of these grants. Angela Sheldrick and Robert Carr-Hartley, trustees of the Charity, are also trustees of David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Kenya.” — page 31
“During the year, the Charity charged Sheldrick Trading Limited (see Note 14) for support services of £16,256, which remained payable at the year-end (2024: £9,412, payable at the year-end). The Charity received a qualifying distribution from Sheldrick Trading Limited of £53,015, being the prior year taxable profits.” — page 31
“The Charity made grants to David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Kenya during the year totalling £2,279,814 (2024: £1,094,616). See Note 5 for details of these grants. Angela Sheldrick and Robert Carr-Hartley, trustees of the Charity, are also trustees of David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Kenya.” — page 31
“Trading activity is performed by the Charity’s subsidiary company, Sheldrick Trading Limited; the company recognised a notable increase in profit for the year of £98,555 (2024: £53,740), which will be gifted to the Charity.” — page 13
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Angela Sheldrick — CEO
- Robert Carr-Hartley — CEO
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/07/2020)
Trustees
- ANGELA MARA SHELDRICK
- Colonel Stephen Smith
- Countess of Ronaldshay Hetti Ronaldshay
- Henry Pitman
- ROBERT JAMES CARR-HARTLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £10.4m | £4.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £8.7m | £7.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £9.1m | £7.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £9.3m | £6.4m |
| 31/03/2021 | £8.6m | £8.0m |
Common questions
Is Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,345,463 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income exceeding £10 million for the first time. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds increased significantly to £15,031,965, supported by strong investment income and legacy growth. The charity maintains a healthy balance sheet with sufficient cash and investments to meet its reserves policy and operational needs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Menzies LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK as a grant recipient include THE ERANDA ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION, THE DANSON FOUNDATION, R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ERANDA ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £76k | Education |
| THE DANSON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k | Supporting charitable causes |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 3 | £1.0m |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 3 | £17k |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £685k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £7k |
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 1 | £770k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £179k |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £93k |
Charities like this
- EDEN WILDLIFE TRUST
- THE WILDLIFE TRUST OF SOUTH AND WEST WALES LIMITED
- DURHAM WILDLIFE TRUST
- THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
- THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION
- VICTORIA FALLS WILDLIFE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK | £10.4m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| EDEN WILDLIFE TRUST | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE TRUST OF SOUTH AND WEST WALES LIMITED | £5.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| DURHAM WILDLIFE TRUST | £4.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION | £2.0m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | unclear | 3.1% | no doubt |