CONSERVE GLOBAL
Engagement and support in conservation management to formal protected areas and community-based conservation areas in Africa to protect wildlife, habitats and ecosystem integrity whilst unlocking economic opportunities and value for local rural communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit for the year, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves from $2,915,470 to $2,443,831. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by multi-year funding commitments and a significant pipeline of funding proposals.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, two Trustees received consultancy fees for services provided in accordance with Article 6.2.7 of the Articles of Association. Matthew Rice received $181,403 (2024: $168,866), while Andrew Parker received $199,824 (2024: $175,220).” — page 36
“Megan Parker, the wife of one of Conserve Global’s Trustees, provided consultancy communications services to Conserve Global during the year. Megan Parker, trading as African Resource, was paid a quarterly retainer fee for these services. Total payments made during the year amounted to $21,050 (2024: $16,375).” — page 37
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, two Trustees received consultancy fees for services provided in accordance with Article 6.2.7 of the Articles of Association. Matthew Rice received $181,403 (2024: $168,866), while Andrew Parker received $199,824 (2024: $175,220).” — page 36
“Megan Parker, the wife of one of Conserve Global’s Trustees, provided consultancy communications services to Conserve Global during the year. Megan Parker, trading as African Resource, was paid a quarterly retainer fee for these services. Total payments made during the year amounted to $21,050 (2024: $16,375).” — page 37
“During the year ended 31 December 2025, two Trustees received consultancy fees for services provided in accordance with Article 6.2.7 of the Articles of Association. Matthew Rice received $181,403 (2024: $168,866), while Andrew Parker received $199,824 (2024: $175,220).” — page 36
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 12705139
- Trading subsidiary: CONSERVE MANAGEMENT LIMITED Companies House 13524597
- Turnover: £41k
- Profit/loss before tax: £25
- Equity: £1
- Average employees: 4
- The company is wholly owned by its parent charity, Conserve Global.
Company officers (Companies House)
- SIBANDA, Mxolisi on trustee list
- BROWN, Jonathan David Robert on trustee list
- FAJINGBESI, Temitope Ganiyat on trustee list
- SKAILES, Alexandra Sarah on trustee list
- KERR, Adam Charles on trustee list
- PARKER, Andrew Howard on trustee list
- RICE, Matthew Jonathan Henry on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Adam Charles Kerrchair
- Alexandra Skailes
- Andrew Howard Parker
- Jonathan David Robert Brown
- Matthew Jonathan Henry Rice
- Mxolisi Sibanda
- Temitope Ganiyat Fajingbesi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £4.2m | £5.0m |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.3m | £3.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.2m | £2.7m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.8m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.4m | £535k |
Common questions
Is CONSERVE GLOBAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit for the year, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves from $2,915,470 to $2,443,831. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by multi-year funding commitments and a significant pipeline of funding proposals. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 2 | £369k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 2 | £213k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 2 | £56k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 2 | £46k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £13k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £13k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE | 1 | £560k |
Charities like this
- CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE
- ESSEX WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
- CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL UK
- HELPING RHINOS
- THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSERVE GLOBAL | £4.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE | £4.0m | — | — | above | 14.0% | no doubt |
| ESSEX WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED | £10.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL UK | £1.3m | £200,000 - £250,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELPING RHINOS | £359k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST | £9.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |