Synchronicity Earth
Analysis
Synchronicity Earth is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06952204). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Synchronicity Earth reported income of £12.0m and spending of £8.8m, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £4.3m to £12.0m (+180%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 97%. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Synchronicity Earth sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Trust (Ymddiriedolaeth Rheilffyrdd Ffestiniog Ac Eryri) (£11.9m), Traffic International (£12.0m) and B Lab (UK) (£11.7m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99% and investments 1.3%. Charitable activities took 96% of spending and raising funds 4.2%. Grants to other organisations totalled £6.2m. Reserves of £1.0m would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 34 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 99%
- Investments 1.3%
In the charity's own words
Synchronicity Earth identifies the biggest priorities for conservation and brings charities, experts and philanthropists together to meet them. By nurturing collaborations, we help scale up environmental protection focusing both on entrenched and emerging problems. Our evidence base ensures that we support the right organisations and projects, enabling them to have the greatest impact.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Trust (Ymddiriedolaeth Rheilffyrdd Ffestiniog Ac Eryri) | Warwickshire | £11.9m |
| Traffic International | Cambridge | £12.0m |
| B Lab (UK) | London | £11.7m |
| Yorkshire Agricultural Society | Harrogate | £12.8m |