Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
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RSWT's objects are to promote the conservation and study of nature, the promotion of research into such conservation and to educate the public in understanding and appreciating nature, in the awareness of its value and in the need for conservation. The Society primarily does this by supporting the work of The Wildlife Trusts to restore 'A Living Landscape' and secure 'Living Seas'.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1962, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - more than 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 5,685 environment charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
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- a donation page
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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12 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 3 similar environment charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is a registered environment nonprofit based in Newark, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its registration number is 207238. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £44M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts has £44M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
RSWT's objects are to promote the conservation and study of nature, the promotion of research into such conservation and to educate the public in understanding and appreciating nature, in the awareness of its value and in the need for conservation. The Society primarily does this by supporting the work of The Wildlife Trusts to restore 'A Living Landscape' and secure 'Living Seas'. Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is classified as an environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1962.
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 207238.
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts's registered charity number is 207238. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is located in Newark, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is based in Newark. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
- What is Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts?
- Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is a environment unincorporated association based in Newark, United Kingdom. RSWT's objects are to promote the conservation and study of nature, the promotion of research into such conservation and to educate the public in understanding and appreciating nature, in the awareness of its value and in the need for conservation. The Society primarily does this by supporting the work of The Wildlife Trusts to restore 'A Living Landscape' and secure 'Living Seas'.
- When was Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts founded?
- Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts was founded in 1962.
- Where is Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts located?
- Headquartered in Newark, United Kingdom.
- What is Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £43.7 million. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts trustworthy?
- Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts's registration number?
- Registration: 207238 (United Kingdom).
- What is Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts's website?
- https://www.wildlifetrusts.org
- Are donations to Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.