Greenpeace Environmental Trust
Analysis
Greenpeace Environmental Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 1982, 44 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 01636817). It says it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Greenpeace Environmental Trust reported income of £14.5m and spending of £16.4m, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £11.8m to £14.5m (+23%), an average of +5.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Greenpeace Environmental Trust 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 Cumbria Wildlife Trust Ltd (£13.8m), The Dulwich Estate (£14.6m) and The Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Limited (£13.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £6.6m. Charitable activities took 94% of spending and raising funds 6.2%. Grants to other organisations totalled £15.3m. Reserves of £3.1m would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 53%
- Legacies 46%
- Investments 0.9%
In the charity's own words
The Trust aims to achieve its objectives by funding work that includes education, scientific research, investigations and promoting sustainable development.In the medium to long term we are prioritising work in the areas of Climate change, Forests, and Oceans.We work closely with other Greenpeace entities around the world so as to maximise the impact of our charitable work.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cumbria Wildlife Trust Ltd | Kendal | £13.8m |
| The Dulwich Estate | London | £14.6m |
| The Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Limited | Coventry | £13.5m |
| Friends of the Earth Charitable Trust | London | £15.3m |