Kenya Wildlife Trust UK
Analysis
Kenya Wildlife Trust UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oakham. It was registered in July 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Kenya Wildlife Trust UK reported income of £42k and spending of £5,859, leaving 86% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £18k to £42k (+130%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2026, when income rose by 1415%. Over the whole period it spent 48% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Kenya Wildlife Trust UK sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ms Development Corporation Limited (£42k), Samaritans of Derby and District (£42k) and Daughters of Divine Love Training and Assessment Centre (UK) (£42k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity currently operates in Kenya. We provide funding and make grants1. for community projects which help the people work in harmony with their wildlife2. to support new and existing respected predator projects3. to work with community partners to ensure the survival of wildlife, especially predators4. to provide educational scholarships to develop conservation leaders at all levels
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Development Corporation Limited | Hornchurch | £42k |
| Samaritans of Derby and District | Derby | £42k |
| Daughters of Divine Love Training and Assessment Centre (UK) | London | £42k |
| The Dezna Robins Jones Charitable Foundation | Bridgend | £42k |