VICTORIA FALLS WILDLIFE TRUST
Conservation and protection of the natural environment in Southern Africa by providing grants and undertaking research in connection with animal welfare and the environment, including educating the public. Providing funding for carnivore research including human/carnivore conflict mitigation, training of wildlife rangers, wildlife rescue & rehabilitation and management of rhino in Zimbabwe
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £108,283 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £332,189. The trustees' report confirms that the charity received donor funding to support conservation projects and that resources are adequate to continue its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Our support is through the transfer of funds to VFWT Zimbabwe as and when they are required for specific parts of the project. In 2025 the project kicked off with basic ranger training for 20 rangers over the course of one month.”
“VFWT UK were fortunate to secure funding from Oak Foundation which we transfer to VFWT Zimbabwe as and when required. This has enabled the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, Wildlife Disease and Forensics Laboratory to expand its technical and diagnostic capacity.” — page 4
“Our support is through the transfer of funds to VFWT Zimbabwe as and when they are required for specific parts of the project. In 2025 the project kicked off with basic ranger training for 20 rangers over the course of one month.”
“VFWT UK were fortunate to secure funding from Oak Foundation which we transfer to VFWT Zimbabwe as and when required. This has enabled the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, Wildlife Disease and Forensics Laboratory to expand its technical and diagnostic capacity.” — page 4
Trustees
- Andrew Bruce Weirchair
- Helen Margaret Buckworth
- James Murray
- Richard John Hollington
- Rodney Graeme Dacomb
- Valerie Swanson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £444k | £336k |
| 31/12/2024 | £174k | £222k |
| 31/12/2023 | £208k | £146k |
| 31/12/2022 | £212k | £134k |
| 31/12/2021 | £177k | £150k |
Common questions
Is VICTORIA FALLS WILDLIFE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £108,283 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £332,189. The trustees' report confirms that the charity received donor funding to support conservation projects and that resources are adequate to continue its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £179k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £93k |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £93k |
| THE ERANDA ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £76k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TUNBRIDGE WELLS AND MAIDSTONE BRANCH | 1 | £13k |
| PEOPLE'S TRUST FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- DAMBARI WILDLIFE TRUST (UK)
- THE VINCENT WILDLIFE TRUST
- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK
- THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION
- PANTHERA WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
- THE SOUTHERN WILDLIFE CARE AND ADVISORY TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA FALLS WILDLIFE TRUST | £444k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DAMBARI WILDLIFE TRUST (UK) | £149k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE VINCENT WILDLIFE TRUST | £929k | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| 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 |
| PANTHERA WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED | £803k | — | 4 | above | — | no doubt |