TUSK TRUST LIMITED
TUSK'S MISSION IS TO AMPLIFY THE IMPACT OF PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES ACROSS AFRICA. WE PARTNER WITH THE MOST EFFECTIVE LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, INVESTING IN THEIR IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE, TO PROTECT ENDANGERED SPECIES, REDUCE HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT, FIND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO PRESERVE CRITICAL HABITATS AND COMBAT THE GLOBAL DEMAND FOR ILLEGAL WILDLIFE PRODUCTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income reached £15.6m, resulting in a net expenditure of £0.2m for the year. Free reserves and working capital total £586k, which is below the Board's stated policy target of £1m (covering six months of costs). The charity remains a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations from individuals: £10.7m (69%)”
“At year end, the working capital reserve was £0.6m (4 months), down from an above target £1.3m in 2024.”
“Fundraising initiatives and events are organised by the executive staff under the auspices of Tusk Trust Trading Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Charity” — page 24
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/05/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (25/08/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (11/02/2020)
Trustees
- Alexander Luke Rhodeschair
- Beatrice Wanjiru Karanja
- Deborah Sonia Meaden
- Dr Susan Canney
- Jessica Ann Robinson
- Jill Miranda May
- Nicholas Peter Collingwood Maughan
- Patrick Richard Steven Harverson LVO
- Yamina Karitanyi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £15.6m | £15.8m |
| 31/12/2024 | £13.6m | £13.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £12.4m | £12.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £13.2m | £12.9m |
| 31/12/2021 | £12.3m | £12.0m |
Common questions
Is TUSK TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income reached £15.6m, resulting in a net expenditure of £0.2m for the year. Free reserves and working capital total £586k, which is below the Board's stated policy target of £1m (covering six months of costs). The charity remains a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Who funds TUSK TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TUSK TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE KAJATAWA FOUNDATION, THE ERNEST KLEINWORT CHARITABLE TRUST, Ripple Effect International, TARA GETTY FOUNDATION, THE REED FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 2 | £294k |
| THE THOMAS RAWCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.4m |
| 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 |
Charities like this
- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK
- VICTORIA FALLS WILDLIFE TRUST
- EDEN WILDLIFE TRUST
- WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
- SAVE THE RHINO INTERNATIONAL
- SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUSK TRUST LIMITED | £15.6m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK | £10.4m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| VICTORIA FALLS WILDLIFE TRUST | £444k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDEN WILDLIFE TRUST | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST | £2.8m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| SAVE THE RHINO INTERNATIONAL | £3.4m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |