THE PANGEA TRUST
To support the wellbeing of elephants and other animals, and to provide sanctuary to those in need in Europe. To raise awareness and advocate for reform that results in improved living conditions for such animals, as well as conservation of species and their natural habitats anywhere in the world. To protect and restore local biodiversity in areas where Pangea operates.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £623,848, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £70,000. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to meet liabilities as they fall due and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned between £70,000 and £80,000 in the current year” — page 30
“One employee earned between £70,000 and £80,000 in the current year” — page 30
“The targeted free reserves are currently £70,000 to support 3 months of core operational funding.” — page 12
“S Olsen and J Olsen are trustees of Olsen Animal Trust, who donated £300,000 in 2024 (2023: £300,000).” — page 34
“M Reyner and N Katugampola are trustees of the Born Free Foundation who donated £376,164 in 2024 (2023: £300,000).”
“S Olsen and J Olsen are trustees of Olsen Animal Trust, who donated £300,000 in 2024 (2023: £300,000).” — page 34
“M Reyner and N Katugampola are trustees of the Born Free Foundation who donated £376,164 in 2024 (2023: £300,000).”
“S Olsen and J Olsen are trustees of Olsen Animal Trust, who donated £300,000 in 2024 (2023: £300,000).” — page 34
“M Reyner and N Katugampola are trustees of the Born Free Foundation who donated £376,164 in 2024 (2023: £300,000).”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 10893190
Company officers (Companies House)
- OANCEA NEGRO, Adriana Cécilia not on trustee list
- BUCHHAVE, Gitte Qvisgaard on trustee list
- SCHMIDT-BURBACH, Jan Michael, Dr on trustee list
- OLSEN, Jonathan Robert on trustee list
- KATUGAMPOLA, Navindu on trustee list
- OLSEN, Susan Jayne on trustee list
- REYNER, Michael John on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Michael John Reynerchair
- Adriana Oancea Negro
- Gitte Buchhave
- Jan Michael Schmidt-Burbach Dr
- Jonathan Robert Lunau Olsen
- Navindu Katugampola
- SUSAN JAYNE OLSEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.4m | £312k |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.7m | £279k |
| 31/12/2022 | £543k | £139k |
| 31/12/2021 | £406k | £86k |
| 31/12/2020 | £178k | £19k |
Common questions
Is THE PANGEA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £623,848, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £70,000. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to meet liabilities as they fall due and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE PANGEA TRUST earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE PANGEA TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PANGEA TRUST as a grant recipient include THE BORN FREE FOUNDATION, OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST, THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED.
Shared trustees with funders
- Jonathan Robert Lunau Olsen — trustee here and at OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST
- Michael John Reyner — trustee here and at THE BORN FREE FOUNDATION
- Navindu Katugampola — trustee here and at THE BORN FREE FOUNDATION
- SUSAN JAYNE OLSEN — trustee here and at OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BORN FREE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £752k | Member contributions under Membership Agreement |
| OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST | FY2023 | £300k | |
| OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST | FY2024 | £300k | |
| THE BORN FREE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £173k | Member contributions for elephant sanctuary in Portugal |
| OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST | FY2022 | £6k | |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | FY2025 | £4k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 3 | £21k |
| TOBY AND REGINA WYLES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £128k |
| THE ERANDA ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £76k |
| SWIRE 2765 | 1 | £50k |
| THE ROTHES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £32k |
| CHASE AFRICA (COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT) | 1 | £32k |
| RUTH SMART FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
| TUSK TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- PANTHERA WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
- WILD WELFARE
- SAVE THE ELEPHANTS
- PEGASUS
- THE HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL TRUST
- ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION AGENCY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PANGEA TRUST | £1.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| PANTHERA WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED | £803k | — | 4 | above | — | no doubt |
| WILD WELFARE | £283k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SAVE THE ELEPHANTS | £5.3m | — | — | above | 6.5% | no doubt |
| PEGASUS | £261k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL TRUST | £27.0m | £270,000 - £279,999 | — | unclear | — | noted |