THE JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE (UK)
Latest income
£495k
Latest spending
£473k
Registered
1988
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £615,376 at the end of the year, which is below its stated policy target of six to twelve months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a surplus for the year but relies on securing annual funding to meet its commitments, with the Trustees noting this dependency in their going concern assessment.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“At the balance sheet date, the Institute held unrestricted funds of £615,376 (2023: £643,535).” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“In line with similar organisations, the charity relies on securing funding each year to meet its charitable expenditure. The Trustees have considered cash flow requirements for the period to the end of 2026 and believe the charity can meet its commitments for this period.” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee loan
“The Trustee loan, included within ‘Creditors: amounts falling due within one year’ of £10,130 (2023: £10,130) is unsecured, interest free and repayable by agreement between The Jane Goodall Institute (UK) and the Trustee.” — page 33
“During the year, the charity purchased website design, digital marketing, marketing campaign management building an education platform and social media management totaling £177,807 (2023: £13,200) from Adventure Cap Ltd of which the director is the daughter of Rosemary Reed (Trustee).” — page 33
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Director's daughter company
“The Trustee loan, included within ‘Creditors: amounts falling due within one year’ of £10,130 (2023: £10,130) is unsecured, interest free and repayable by agreement between The Jane Goodall Institute (UK) and the Trustee.” — page 33
“During the year, the charity purchased website design, digital marketing, marketing campaign management building an education platform and social media management totaling £177,807 (2023: £13,200) from Adventure Cap Ltd of which the director is the daughter of Rosemary Reed (Trustee).” — page 33
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations to JGI USA
“The Trustee loan, included within ‘Creditors: amounts falling due within one year’ of £10,130 (2023: £10,130) is unsecured, interest free and repayable by agreement between The Jane Goodall Institute (UK) and the Trustee.” — page 33
“During the year, the charity purchased website design, digital marketing, marketing campaign management building an education platform and social media management totaling £177,807 (2023: £13,200) from Adventure Cap Ltd of which the director is the daughter of Rosemary Reed (Trustee).” — page 33
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee donations
“The Trustee loan, included within ‘Creditors: amounts falling due within one year’ of £10,130 (2023: £10,130) is unsecured, interest free and repayable by agreement between The Jane Goodall Institute (UK) and the Trustee.” — page 33
“During the year, the charity purchased website design, digital marketing, marketing campaign management building an education platform and social media management totaling £177,807 (2023: £13,200) from Adventure Cap Ltd of which the director is the daughter of Rosemary Reed (Trustee).” — page 33
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2023) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Total income
£553k
Total spending
£542k
Cost of raising funds
£63k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
3
Trustees
- Gemma Hanham
- MARY LEWIS
- Rosemary Reed
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £495k | £473k |
| 31/12/2023 | £553k | £542k |
| 31/12/2022 | £762k | £511k |
| 31/12/2021 | £594k | £430k |
| 31/12/2020 | £316k | £257k |
Common questions
Is THE JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE (UK) financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £615,376 at the end of the year, which is below its stated policy target of six to twelve months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a surplus for the year but relies on securing annual funding to meet its commitments, with the Trustees noting this dependency in their going concern assessment. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE (UK)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE (UK) as a grant recipient include Montessori St Nicholas Ltd.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montessori St Nicholas Ltd | FY2023 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £161k |
| THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST | 1 | £34k |
| THE MICHAEL MARKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE DANSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |