Erasmus Darwin Foundation
Analysis
Erasmus Darwin Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Staffordshire. It was registered in July 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03270753). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Erasmus Darwin Foundation reported income of £142k and spending of £118k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £91k to £142k (+57%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2024, when income rose by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Erasmus Darwin Foundation sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Heath Hands (£142k), The Hardy Plant Society (£142k) and Carew Pole Charitable Trust (£142k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity's Objects are to create, manage and develop a suitable memorial to Erasmus Darwin which is done by opening Erasmus Darwin House, Lichfield to the public and holding events and exhibitions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Heath Hands | London | £142k |
| The Hardy Plant Society | Evesham | £142k |
| Carew Pole Charitable Trust | Torpoint | £142k |
| London Mining Network | London | £143k |