ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased significantly to £19,709,738, supported by £32 million in donations and £327,978 in investment income. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's policy is to maintain adequate funds for its commitments for charitable projects across the globe.”
“£5,000 (2023: £5,000) was owed to a trustee at the year end. The balance is interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 22
“During the year, £9,773 (2023: £5,227) of expenditure incurred on behalf of the Ecological Restoration Fund was recharged from a trust controlled by one of the trustees.” — page 22
“£5,000 (2023: £5,000) was owed to a trustee at the year end. The balance is interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 22
“During the year, £9,773 (2023: £5,227) of expenditure incurred on behalf of the Ecological Restoration Fund was recharged from a trust controlled by one of the trustees.” — page 22
“£5,000 (2023: £5,000) was owed to a trustee at the year end. The balance is interest free and repayable on demand.” — page 22
“During the year, £9,773 (2023: £5,227) of expenditure incurred on behalf of the Ecological Restoration Fund was recharged from a trust controlled by one of the trustees.” — page 22
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Daniel Hotz — Chair & Founder
- Lenke Bálint — Executive Director
- Olivia Couchman — Grants Director
- Francis Shaw — Director of Chair’s Grants
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Daniel Hotzchair
- Dr Anna Lisbet Kristina Rausing
- SIGRID RAUSING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £32.3m | £15.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £16.0m | £13.8m |
Common questions
Is ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased significantly to £19,709,738, supported by £32 million in donations and £327,978 in investment income. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors regarding its going concern status. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Bright Grahame Murray.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Becht Foundation | 1 | £1.0m |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £226k |
| THE DRW FOUNDATION | 1 | £109k |
| ASPEN TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| BACON FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £60k |
| THE ICTHIUS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £43k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |