The Pangea Trust
Analysis
The Pangea Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Suffolk. It was registered in February 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 10893190). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Pangea Trust reported income of £1.8m and spending of £328k, leaving 82% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £406k to £1.8m (+355%), an average of +46% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 204%. Over the whole period it spent 20% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Pangea Trust sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 96th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include People's Trust for Endangered Species (£1.8m), Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land (£1.9m) and Gloucestershire Animal Welfare Association and Cheltenham Animal Shelter (£1.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 98% and investments 2.1%. Charitable activities took 79% of spending and raising funds 6.1%. Reserves of £1.2m would cover about 39 months of spending at that rate. It employed 1 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 98%
- Investments 2.1%
In the charity's own words
To support the wellbeing of elephants and other animals, and to provide sanctuary to those in need in Europe. To raise awareness and advocate for reform that results in improved living conditions for such animals, as well as conservation of species and their natural habitats anywhere in the world. To protect and restore local biodiversity in areas where Pangea operates.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| People's Trust for Endangered Species | Battersea Park Road | £1.8m |
| Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land | West Sussex | £1.9m |
| Gloucestershire Animal Welfare Association and Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Cheltenham | £1.8m |
| The Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre | Chichester | £1.9m |