Rainforest Foundation UK
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £379,951, which is above the charity's stated policy target of £325,000. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“One of the employees received employee benefits (excluding both employer's NIC and pension contributions) between £70,000 - £79,999 during the year.” — page 23
“One of the employees received employee benefits (excluding both employer's NIC and pension contributions) between £70,000 - £79,999 during the year.” — page 23
“During the year one of the trustees, J M Cluff was paid a sum of £1,200 for safeguarding consultancy services provided to the charity.” — page 27
“During the year one of the trustees, J M Cluff was paid a sum of £1,200 for safeguarding consultancy services provided to the charity.” — page 27
“Donations of £55,832 were received during the year (2022: £55,889).”
“During the year one of the trustees, J M Cluff was paid a sum of £1,200 for safeguarding consultancy services provided to the charity.” — page 27
“Donations of £55,832 were received during the year (2022: £55,889).”
What the charity says about itself (2025)
“By the end of 2025, we directly supported 17 CFCLs in the sustainable management of 170,000 hectares of forest and the approval of 15 Simple Management Plans.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Joe Eisen — Executive Director
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/07/2012)
Trustees
- Lucy Katherine Napier Claridgechair
- Catherine Clarke
- Charlie Kabanga Tshali
- David Robert Morgan
- Dr Emily Clough
- Helen Victoria Thompson
- Josceline Mary Black
- Leila Rosalie Curran Reid
- Olga Iga Owczarek
- Robert Poore
- Sharon Natt
- Tal Eran Harris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.9m | £2.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.8m | £2.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £3.0m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.9m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is Rainforest Foundation UK financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £379,951, which is above the charity's stated policy target of £325,000. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Goldwins Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of Rainforest Foundation UK earn?
Per its FY2023 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,000 - £79,999 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds Rainforest Foundation UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Rainforest Foundation UK as a grant recipient include SYNCHRONICITY EARTH, SWIRE 2765, THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION, SPEARS-STUTZ CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SYNCHRONICITY EARTH | FY2021 | £54k |
| SWIRE 2765 | FY2023 | £50k |
| SYNCHRONICITY EARTH | FY2022 | £50k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k |
| SPEARS-STUTZ CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k |
| THE BOWER TRUST | FY2024 | £500 |
| SYNCHRONICITY EARTH | FY2023 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JACOBS FUTURA FOUNDATION | 1 | £827k |
| THE TRESANTON TRUST | 1 | £731k |
| THE NATURE RECOVERY PROJECT | 1 | £309k |
| The Global Returns Project Limited | 1 | £302k |
| THE EQ FOUNDATION | 1 | £82k |
| CHK Foundation | 1 | £60k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| ORANGUTAN APPEAL UK | 1 | £10k |