BIOVERSITY INTERNATIONAL (UK)
Bioversity International UK funds innovative cutting-edge scientific research to tackle the biggest challenges the world is facing at the nexus of agriculture, environment and nutrition, supporting in particular millions of smallholder farmers, 50% of whom are women, who produce a third of the world's food. Our research partners are the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £60,133, reducing its unrestricted reserves to £29,372 from £89,504 the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains operationally stable but emphasizes the importance of securing adequate working capital and continued support to sustain its activities. The trustees confirmed they have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: £80,001 to £100,000” — page 13
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: £80,001 to £100,000” — page 13
“The charity was funded during the year by a donation of $89,967 (£65,708) from Bioversity International USA which also operates in conjunction with the charity to to support the Alliance of Bioversity International. Lady Malloch Brown and P S Zuckerman are also trustees of Bioversity International USA.” — page 15
Trustees
- LADY TRISH MALLOCH-BROWNchair
- CHRISTINA DOIMI DE FRANKOPAN
- Christopher Egerton-Warburton
- Paul Zuckerman
- Stephanie Speck
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £82k | £142k |
| 31/12/2024 | £173k | £133k |
| 31/12/2023 | £213k | £168k |
| 31/12/2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/12/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is BIOVERSITY INTERNATIONAL (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £60,133, reducing its unrestricted reserves to £29,372 from £89,504 the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains operationally stable but emphasizes the importance of securing adequate working capital and continued support to sustain its activities. The trustees confirmed they have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BIOVERSITY INTERNATIONAL (UK) earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £100,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.