Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative
Analysis
Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2023, 3 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 11813153). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative reported income of £186k and spending of £345k, spending 185% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income fell from £332k to £186k (-44%), an average of -44% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 114% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Avalon Assessments Limited (£186k), Reboot the Future (£186k) and Yatton & Congresbury Wildlife Action Group (£185k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative is a legal research and stakeholder engagement organisation. It examines and reports on the legal basis for directors and trustees to manage and disclose on climate and nature-related risks.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon Assessments Limited | Bristol | £186k |
| Reboot the Future | London | £186k |
| Yatton & Congresbury Wildlife Action Group | Bristol | £185k |
| The Musical Museum | Brentford | £186k |