THE GORILLA ORGANIZATION
Saving gorillas in their natural forest habitat in central Africa: supporting, training and equipping rangers; providing conservation, education and socio-economic development opportunities for local people; planting trees to protect the forest and mitigate climate change.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £3,121,877, representing approximately 36 months of operating costs, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of 12 months. The charity reported a net surplus of £427,473 for the year, with total income increasing by 29% to £1,997,151 compared to the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“The emoluments of the highest paid employee were £103,780 and pension contributions for this employee amounted to £26,727”
“No other employees earned over £60,000.” — page 25
“This represents approximately 36 months’ operating costs. Whilst this is more than the reserves policy of 12 months”
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £90,630 (FY2023) to £103,780 (FY2024).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jillian Miller — Executive Director
- Ian Redmond OBE — Chairman
Funders the charity credits
- Ecoflix
- The Gorilla Glue Company
- Gorilla Spirits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- IAN MICHAEL REDMONDchair
- BELINDA WAKELING
- Dr GLADYS KALEMA-ZIKUSOKA
- Giles Jason Clark
- Steve Crossman
- Stuart Allan Semple
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.0m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.5m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is THE GORILLA ORGANIZATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £3,121,877, representing approximately 36 months of operating costs, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of 12 months. The charity reported a net surplus of £427,473 for the year, with total income increasing by 29% to £1,997,151 compared to the previous year. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by PKF Littlejohn LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE GORILLA ORGANIZATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £103,780 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 2 | £31k |
| THE PAUL JENNINGS AND JEANETTE DUNN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| Montessori St Nicholas Ltd | 1 | £20k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE MICHAEL MARKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE FINBOROUGH FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- BORNEO ORANGUTAN SURVIVAL UK
- THE POLE POLE FOUNDATION UK
- SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN SOCIETY
- THE OKAPI FUND FOR NATURE CONSERVATION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
- APE ACTION AFRICA
- THE JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE (UK)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GORILLA ORGANIZATION | £2.0m | £103,780 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| BORNEO ORANGUTAN SURVIVAL UK | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE POLE POLE FOUNDATION UK | £225k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN SOCIETY | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | 17.0% | no doubt |
| THE OKAPI FUND FOR NATURE CONSERVATION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO | £1.2m | — | — | above | 0.0% | no doubt |
| APE ACTION AFRICA | £434k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |