OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY UK
To promote, for the benefit of the public, the preservation, conservation and protection of Africa's wildlife and natural heritage at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and in Laikipia county, Kenya including by undertaking related local development activities.
Latest income
£1.3m
Latest spending
£1.3m
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £1,285,840 in 2025, resulting in a net surplus of £8,252. Unrestricted reserves stood at £366,009, which the trustees confirm meets their policy requirement of maintaining a minimum of three months of core operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £70,001 - £80,000 — above the median for charities its size (£70k)
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: £70,001 - £80,000 1”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: £70,001 - £80,000 1”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Fundraising cost ratio: 31.4% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“Cost of Raising Funds 403,865”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: minimum of three months core operational costs (held: £366k)
“Ol Pejeta UK aims to keep six months core operational costs as reserves and requiring a minimum of three months core operational costs to be held in unrestricted funds.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Audit opinion: qualified
“BASIS FOR QUALIFIED OPINION As a result of being appointed as auditors towards the end of the accounting period, the evidence available to us was limited in relation to the comparatives in the current period’s financial statements which are derived from the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants to related party Ol Pejeta Conservancy Kenya
“During the year OPC UK awarded funding of £469,534 (2024 - £271,829), for specific projects and other charitable initiatives within Ol Pejeta Conservancy as described in the annual report of the trustees.” — page 21
“The Ol Pejeta Kenya Recharge of £163,707 represents the net fundraising costs incurred by Ol Pejeta UK which are associated with funds directly received into Ol Pejeta Kenya.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Recharge of fundraising costs to Ol Pejeta Conservancy Kenya
“During the year OPC UK awarded funding of £469,534 (2024 - £271,829), for specific projects and other charitable initiatives within Ol Pejeta Conservancy as described in the annual report of the trustees.” — page 21
“The Ol Pejeta Kenya Recharge of £163,707 represents the net fundraising costs incurred by Ol Pejeta UK which are associated with funds directly received into Ol Pejeta Kenya.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Philip Coulson — Chairman of the Board
- Hon. Francis Ole Kaparo — Board Member
- Dr. Helen Gichohi — Board Member
- Vijay Gidoomal — Board Member
- Major General (Rtd) Michael Gichangi — Board Member
- Tim Hobbs — Board Member
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Total income
£1.3m
Total spending
£1.3m
Cost of raising funds
£404k
Reserves (reported)
£366k
Employees
6
Trustees
- Charles Ian MacGregor Grahamchair
- Alison Louise Mollon
- Annette Lanjouw
- Christophe Gailly de Taurines
- Dougal Adam Freeman
- Joseph Robert Palombo Jr
- Justin Heath
- Mark Rose Dr
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2024 | £944k | £785k |
| 31/12/2023 | £943k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £972k | £741k |
| 31/12/2021 | £862k | £739k |
Common questions
Is OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £1,285,840 in 2025, resulting in a net surplus of £8,252. Unrestricted reserves stood at £366,009, which the trustees confirm meets their policy requirement of maintaining a minimum of three months of core operational costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Ellacotts Audit Services Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY UK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £341k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £311k |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £78k |
| THE ERANDA ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £76k |
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £70k |
| THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE RANWORTH TRUST 1985 | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- THE LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY UK
- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK
- EDEN WILDLIFE TRUST
- BIG LIFE UK
- CONSERVE GLOBAL
- NORFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY UK | £1.3m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | above | 31.4% | no doubt |
| THE LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY UK | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK | £10.4m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| EDEN WILDLIFE TRUST | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIG LIFE UK | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONSERVE GLOBAL | £4.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |