The Global Returns Project Limited
Analysis
The Global Returns Project Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in 162-168 Regent Street. It was registered in November 2019, 7 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 11882899). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Global Returns Project Limited reported income of £1.9m and spending of £1.9m, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £289k to £1.9m (+546%), an average of +59% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 157%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Global Returns Project Limited sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% 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 The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Trust (£1.9m), The Emerson College Trust Limited (£1.9m) and The Country Trust (£1.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 2.7%. Grants to other organisations totalled £1.6m. Reserves of £184k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 4 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
- Investments 0.1%
In the charity's own words
We provide grant-based funding to charitable organizations focussed on combatting climate change. We select them based on a detailed methodology and monitor their effectiveness on an ongoing basis. We work with financial institutions to make it normal and easy for their clients to provide grant funding to these organizations. We educate on issues associated with climate change.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Trust | Devon | £1.9m |
| The Emerson College Trust Limited | Forest Row | £1.9m |
| The Country Trust | Chelmsford | £1.8m |
| The Greensand Trust | Bedford | £2.0m |