TNC UK FOUNDATION LIMITED
Our focus is on non-confrontational, pragmatic, science-based programmes & solutions to build a world where biodiversity thrives & people conserve nature both for its own sake and for its ability to enrich human lives. The programmes TNC-UK supports will focus on globally significant lands, rivers, lakes, oceans and strategies to create more sustainable cities and stabilise the climate.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained unrestricted reserves of £1,281 at year-end, which the trustees describe as a minimal level of retained reserves. The charity received £2,998,652 in donations and passed on £2,844,877 in grants, with operational expenses covered by the parent company. The trustees and auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation has chosen to maintain a minimal level of retained reserves.” — page 7
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08960834
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jennifer Morris — Chief Executive Officer
- James Bond — Chief Finance Officer
- David Banks — Chief Conservation Officer
- James E. Page, Jr. — Chief Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
- Becky Marshall — Chief of Staff
- Jan Glendening — Executive Vice President
- Frank Rijsberman — Head of Policy and Public Funding
Company officers (Companies House)
- ADAMS, Rupert Christian Rigbye on trustee list
- ADYE, Alan, Mr. on trustee list
- ELCHAHAL, Roni on trustee list
- LEJKOWSKI, Marta Magdalena on trustee list
- ROBSON, Lianne Emma Dee
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Alan Adye
- Marta Magdalena Lejkowski
- Roni Elchahal
- Rupert Adams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £3.0m | £3.0m |
| 30/06/2024 | £3.4m | £3.4m |
| 30/06/2023 | £2.6m | £2.6m |
| 30/06/2022 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
| 30/06/2021 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is TNC UK FOUNDATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained unrestricted reserves of £1,281 at year-end, which the trustees describe as a minimal level of retained reserves. The charity received £2,998,652 in donations and passed on £2,844,877 in grants, with operational expenses covered by the parent company. The trustees and auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Grant Thornton UK LLP.
Who funds TNC UK FOUNDATION LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TNC UK FOUNDATION LIMITED as a grant recipient include AKO FOUNDATION, UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKO FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1.8m | Climate |
| AKO FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £258k | Natural Climate Solutions |
| AKO FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £258k | Natural Climate Solutions |
| UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation | FY2021 | £12k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND | 1 | £1.0m |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £275k |
| THE FIDELIS FOUNDATION | 1 | £222k |
| THE CONSTANCE TRAVIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £180k |
| CHK Foundation | 1 | £120k |
| SWIRE 2765 | 1 | £105k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £100k |
Charities like this
- THE TRUELL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
- WORLD LAND TRUST
- CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL UK
- THE PERIVOLI FOUNDATION
- GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK UK
- SANGHA TRI-NATIONAL TRUST FUND LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNC UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | £3.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TRUELL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION | £0 | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORLD LAND TRUST | £9.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL UK | £1.3m | £200,000 - £250,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PERIVOLI FOUNDATION | £3.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK UK | £3.7m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |