CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL UK
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £71,930 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £92,216 to £20,286. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves were £14,036 at year-end, which is described as a surplus sufficient to finance working capital under their policy of distributing income as soon as possible. The going concern basis is supported by a letter of support from the parent foundation, Conservation International Foundation.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £200,000 - £250,000” — page 20
“It is the policy of the Trustees to distribute all income to the field as soon as possible, retaining sufficient reserves to finance the working capital.” — page 6
“During the year, CI UK received £1,459,722 (2024 - £973,883) from CIF for the payroll fees for staff members that are hosted by CIO on behalf of CIF and they also paid donations of £705,804 (2024 £447,374) relating to the costs of the charity. At the end of the year the sum of £68,715 (2024 - £19,349) donations remains unspent.” — page 23
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Lisa P. Jackson — Chairman of the Board
- Mark S. Bezos — Interim Chairman of the Board / Chairman of Executive Committee
- Sebastian Tröeng — CEO, Conservation International
- Harrison Ford — Vice Chair
- Kristina Brittenham — Board Member
- Wes Bush — Board Member
- Iván Duque — Board Member
- Anders Holch Povlsen — Board Member
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/04/2024)
Trustees
- Dr SIMON LYSTERchair
- Anders Sebastian Troeng
- Lawrence Daniel Conrad Brenninkmeyer
- Marisa Danielle Drew
- NICHOLAS KUKRIKA
- Nick Southgate
- Oliver James Graham
- Rohini Finch
- Sabrina Hibo Elba
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 30/06/2024 | £543k | £450k |
| 30/06/2023 | £79 | £766 |
Common questions
Is CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL UK financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £71,930 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £92,216 to £20,286. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves were £14,036 at year-end, which is described as a surplus sufficient to finance working capital under their policy of distributing income as soon as possible. The going concern basis is supported by a letter of support from the parent foundation, Conservation International Foundation. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Calders (1883) LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL UK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £200,000 - £250,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SWIRE 2765 | 2 | £141k |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £1k |
| JAMMA INTERNATIONAL | 1 | £2.3m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| START NETWORK | 1 | £919k |
| JACOBS FUTURA FOUNDATION | 1 | £600k |
| CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE | 1 | £560k |
| ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND | 1 | £500k |