WILDLIFE SOS
Wildlife SOS was est in 1995 by a small group of individuals inspired to make lasting change to protect and conserve India's natural heritage, forest and wildlife wealth. Today, the organisation has evolved to actively work towards protecting Indian wildlife, inc elephants and bears, conserving habitat, studying biodiversity, and creating alternative and sustainable livelihoods.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £49,681.86 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in a reduction of net assets from £85,951.94 to £36,270.08. The filing notes that the company was entitled to audit exemption under the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06633518
Company officers (Companies House)
- SATYANARAYAN, Kartick on trustee list
- SESHAMANI, Geeta on trustee list
Trustees
- GEETA SESHAMANI
- KARTICK SATYANARAYAN
- TAMARISK GRUMMITT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £176k | £226k |
| 30/06/2024 | £109k | £118k |
| 30/06/2023 | £131k | £424k |
| 30/06/2022 | £431k | £320k |
| 30/06/2021 | £411k | £249k |
Common questions
Is WILDLIFE SOS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £49,681.86 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in a reduction of net assets from £85,951.94 to £36,270.08. The filing notes that the company was entitled to audit exemption under the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis.
Who funds WILDLIFE SOS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WILDLIFE SOS as a grant recipient include THE MARCHIG ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARCHIG ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2023 | £85k | |
| THE MARCHIG ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2022 | £21k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £10k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 2 | £30k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £22k |
| THE SIR EDWARD LEWIS FOUNDATION | 2 | £17k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £3k |
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | 1 | £467k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £350k |
Charities like this
- WILDWOOD TRUST
- THE DAVID SHEPHERD WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
- ANIMAL SOS SRI LANKA
- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK
- THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION
- SOMERSET WILDLIFE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILDLIFE SOS | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILDWOOD TRUST | £4.4m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DAVID SHEPHERD WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | 18.0% | no doubt |
| ANIMAL SOS SRI LANKA | £830k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK | £10.4m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION | £2.0m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | unclear | 3.1% | no doubt |