CONSERVATION SOUTH LUANGWA UK
The object of CSL UK is to support the Zambian NGO, Conservation South Luangwa which works to protect the wildlife and habitats of the South Luangwa Ecosystem.CSL UK acts as means for UK tax payers to contribute to the activities of CSL in Zambia in a tax efficient manner. All monies raised, after minor necessary expenses, are contributed as grants to CSL
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS:TO SUPPORT THE ZAMBIAN NGO CONSERVATION SOUTH LUANGWA.CONSERVATION SOUTH LUANGWA UK WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONSERVATION SOUTH LUANGWA (ZAMBIA) TO PROTECT THE WILDLIFE AND HABITATS OF THE SOUTH LUANGWA ECOSYSTEM.THE AIM IS TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN SOUTH LUANGWA THROUGHTHE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THREATENED NATURAL HABITATS IN SOUTH LUANGWA; ANDTHE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED WILDLIFE IN SOUTH LUANGWA; ANDADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS RELATING TO CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HABITATS IN SOUTH LUANGWATHIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES OF RAISING FUNDS AND AWARDING GRANTS TO CSL TO ACHIEVE THAT WORK ON THE GROUND WHICH INCLUDES WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITIES, WILDLIFE RESCUE, ANTI-POACHING ACTIVITIES, INTERVENTION IN HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICTS ETC.CSL ALWAYS WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE. THEIR JOB IS TO SUPPORT THAT ORGANISATION, WHICH OPERATES ON LIMITED RESOURCES.CSL HAS BEEN IN OPERATION FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. IT HAS AN ANNUAL INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AUDIT. IT HAS 120 FULL-TIME STAFF, WITH 93 COMMUNITY SCOUTS, 18 OF THEM FEMALE.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased from £7,040 to £1,478 during the year as reserves were drawn down to maximize grant funding. The trustees note that the charity holds no formal operational reserves and does not strictly require an extensive reserves cushion due to its highly cost-efficient structure. Per the independent examiner's report, no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“CSL UK holds no formal operational reserves and in light of its highly cost-efficient structure does not strictly require an extensive reserves cushion.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Alan Rae Dalziel Jamieson BSc, FCAchair
- Aisling Sinead Ryan
- Christopher Charles Andrew Breen BSc
- Simon John Campbell Barnes BA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £40k | £46k |
| 31/03/2025 | £17k | £10k |
Common questions
Is CONSERVATION SOUTH LUANGWA UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased from £7,040 to £1,478 during the year as reserves were drawn down to maximize grant funding. The trustees note that the charity holds no formal operational reserves and does not strictly require an extensive reserves cushion due to its highly cost-efficient structure. Per the independent examiner's report, no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £30k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| THE ROTHES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £19k |
| WILFRID AND CONSTANCE CAVE FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- ELEPHANT CHARGE - UK
- HWANGE CONSERVATION SOCIETY - BRITISH SECTION
- THE SOCIETY FOR SERENGETI ECOSYSTEM CONSERVATION
- SAVING THE SURVIVORS LTD
- THE LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY UK
- DAMBARI WILDLIFE TRUST (UK)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSERVATION SOUTH LUANGWA UK | £40k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ELEPHANT CHARGE - UK | £39k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HWANGE CONSERVATION SOCIETY - BRITISH SECTION | £41k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY FOR SERENGETI ECOSYSTEM CONSERVATION | £37k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SAVING THE SURVIVORS LTD | £78k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY UK | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |