Blacksmith Initiative (UK)
Analysis
Blacksmith Initiative (UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06236473). It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Blacksmith Initiative (UK) reported income of £50k and spending of £73k, spending 147% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 150%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Blacksmith Initiative (UK) sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Together With Africa (£50k), Natural Habitat (£50k) and Fungal Biology Limited (£50k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Protection and preservation of the environment for the public benefit by remedying or mitigating the effects of pollution in developing countries, in particular in locations where that pollution may have an effect on public health.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Together With Africa | Dartford | £50k |
| Natural Habitat | Woodbridge | £50k |
| Fungal Biology Limited | Wrexham | £50k |
| Friends of St Helen, Abingdon | Abingdon | £50k |