Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom
FoAWC is a UK charity established in 2008 dedicated to the conservation of Australian wildlife. Australia's wildlife is facing an extinction crisis and existing approaches to conservation are no longer adequate. FoAWC works with Australian Wildlife Conservancy, a leading non-profit organisation based in Australia, to ensure this wave of extinction does not continue.
Objects
3.1 FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY SUPPORTINGTHE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN AUSTRALIA OR ANYASPECT OF IT (INCLUDING ITS NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA); AND3.2 FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY PROMOTING, FOSTERING,DEVELOPING AND ASSISTING THE STUDY OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN AUSTRALIA OR ANYASPECT OF IT (INCLUDING ITS NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA), AND SUPPORTING THEDISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENTIN AUSTRALIA (INCLUDING ITS NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA) OR ANY ASPECT OF IT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased slightly to £161,814, exceeding the stated policy target of at least £10,000. The charity reported a small net surplus of £393 for the year, with incoming resources rising significantly to £494,127. The filing confirms the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees seek to maintain reserves of at least £10,000.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Risk management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 16
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£60,001–£70,000: 1)
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 5
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£60,001–£70,000: 1)
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Mark Coniston Millschair
- Adam Charles Hain
- Barbara Teresa Carmel Waite
- Louise Ann Mulley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £641k | £552k |
| 31/12/2024 | £494k | £494k |
| 31/12/2023 | £316k | £246k |
| 31/12/2022 | £177k | £164k |
| 31/12/2021 | £126k | £127k |
Common questions
Is Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased slightly to £161,814, exceeding the stated policy target of at least £10,000. The charity reported a small net surplus of £393 for the year, with incoming resources rising significantly to £494,127. The filing confirms the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom as a grant recipient include AMBROSE AND ANN APPELBE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBROSE AND ANN APPELBE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £36k |
| OCEAN FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| DOGS TRUST | 1 | £22k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| PEOPLE'S TRUST FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES | 1 | £20k |
| DOGS TRUST LEGACY | 1 | £16k |
Charities like this
- BASC Wildlife Fund Charity
- AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
- Science for Animal Welfare
- ECOFLIX FOUNDATION UK
- NATUREWATCH FOUNDATION
- INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (IFAW)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Wildlife Conservancy United Kingdom | £641k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BASC Wildlife Fund Charity | £268k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | £894k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Science for Animal Welfare | £401k | £80,000 - £90,000 | 3 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ECOFLIX FOUNDATION UK | £26k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATUREWATCH FOUNDATION | £389k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |