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Rating for ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND

83/100 Clarity Score · 3 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score

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London · UK-wide · W11 4PA Reg 1199692 Registered charity Official website Charity Commission register

Mission

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND is a registered UK charity (1199692) working in animals across the United Kingdom. CharityCompare scores the organisation from public Charity Commission annual accounts — financial efficiency, transparency, and filing compliance — not programme outcomes.

In short: ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND scores 83 out of 100 (3 stars). 100% average program spend (2-year average). Filings are up to date with no major concerns.

Overview

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND has a Clarity Score of 83 out of 100 on CharityCompare (3 stars, Good). Charity Commission registration number 1199692. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Animals. Latest accounts year 2023: total income £16m, with 100% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: up to date. Reserves: approximately 16 months of operating costs. No major red flags from our filing review. Scores are independent and based on official filings — not a donation recommendation.

Data from Charity Commission register, last updated .

Overall score

83/100

3★ · Good

Cause spend

100%

2-yr avg · charitable activities

Accountability

83/100

Finance beacon

Income

£16m

Latest year 2023

Reserves

16 mo

Months of running costs

Accounts filing

On time

Charity Commission

Fundraising efficiency not stated · 0% overhead · Website on register · Confidence: medium

Data & confidence

Source
Charity Commission (E&W)
Accounts year
2023
Filing date
2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
Profile reviewed
2026-06-24

Medium confidence — some data missing or late

Scores reflect the latest annual accounts on the register. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons require information beyond public filings.

Beacon report

Detailed accountability and finance metrics from Charity Commission filings — structured for transparency in our four-beacon report.

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

83/100

Accountability & Transparency metrics for ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND
Metric Score Value
Filing history (5 years)

100% on-time over five years = 15 pts · one late filing = 5 pts · two or more = 0 pts.

100% 15/15 pts
Trustee oversight

Three or more trustees on the register = 15 pts · one or two = 0 pts (governance red flag).

100% 3 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies

Safeguarding (4) · conflict of interest (3) · volunteer management (3) — from Charity Commission annual return.

30% 3/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

100/100

Financial Health metrics for ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND
Metric Score Value
Reserves (months of cash)

3–24 months = 15 pts · 1–3 months = 7 pts · under 1 month or over 3 years (hoarding) = 0 pts.

100% 16 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth

Positive or stable three-year revenue trend = 10 pts · sustained decline = 0 pts.

100% 10/10 pts · 2-year average
Liabilities to assets

Low debt (< 30% liabilities to assets) = 5 pts · high debt = 0 pts.

100% 11% · 5/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Financial Efficiency metrics for ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND
Metric Score Value
Program expense ratio

≥ 75% on charitable activities = 10 pts · 60–75% = 5 pts · below 60% = 0 pts.

100% 100% · 10/10 pts (2-year average)
Fundraising efficiency

Spends ≤ £0.20 to raise £1 = 10 pts · £0.21–£0.35 = 5 pts · above £0.35 = 0 pts (fundraising cost ÷ income).

100% 0p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (2-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

0/100

Community Support metrics for ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND
Metric Score Value
Volunteer-to-staff ratio

More volunteers than paid staff = 10 pts · equal mix = 5 pts · no volunteers = 0 pts.

0% Not reported · 0/10 pts

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Clarity Score

83/100 total · Good · 3 of 4 stars

Four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10 points) from Charity Commission filings — see methodology for full weightings.

83/100
Accountability & Transparency
100/100
Financial Health
100/100
Financial Efficiency
0/100
Community Support

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

83/100

Filing history (5 years)15/15 pts
Trustee oversight3 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies3/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

100/100

Reserves (months of cash)16 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth10/10 pts · 2-year average
Liabilities to assets11% · 5/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Program expense ratio100% · 10/10 pts (2-year average)
Fundraising efficiency0p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (2-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

0/100

Volunteer-to-staff ratioNot reported · 0/10 pts

Revenue & expenses

Latest filed year 2023 · Source: Charity Commission annual accounts

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND revenue and expenses for 2023
Category Amount % of spend
Total income £16m
Total expenditure £14m
Charitable activities £14m 100%
Governance & admin £13k 0%
100%On charitable activities

Where the money goes

Latest accounts (2023) · £14m spent

  • Charitable activities100%
  • Governance0%

Trust indicators

Pulled from the Charity Commission register — filing behaviour, board size, and workforce where reported.

  • Accounts filed on time

    up to date · last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000

  • Trustee board size (3–12)

    3 trustees on the Charity Commission register

Fundraising Regulator

Status not yet checked

Separate from our financial scores — shows whether the charity follows the Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Official register

Reg 1199692

Full trustee list, accounts, and regulatory history on the Charity Commission.

View on Charity Commission →

Trustees & officers

  • Daniel Hotz Chair · since 2022
  • SIGRID RAUSING since 2022
  • Dr Anna Lisbet Kristina Rausing since 2022
How we score charities +

The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.

Full methodology →

Accountability & Transparency

Scored from filings

40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).

Financial Health

Scored from filings

30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).

Financial Efficiency

Scored from filings

20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.

Community Support

Scored from filings

10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.

Overall score

Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).

Five-year trends

£0k £8100k £16200k £24300k £32400k 2023 2024 Income 2023: £16,017k Spending 2023: £13,836k Cause spend 2023: £13,836k Income 2024: £32,328k Spending 2024: £15,535k Cause spend 2024: £15,535k
  • Income
  • Spending
  • Cause spend

Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts

Key facts

Overall score
83/100 (3★)
Income
£16m
Cause spend
100% of expenditure
Reg number
1199692
Scope
UK-wide
Reserves
16 months
Trustees
3
Accounts year
2023
Filing
up to date

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND's rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.

What is ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND's charity rating? +

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND scores 83 out of 100 on CharityCompare (3 stars — Good). The Clarity Score V1 sums four pillars from Charity Commission filings: Accountability & Transparency (40 pts), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10).

Is ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND a legitimate UK charity? +

Yes — ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 1199692. You can verify the entry on the official register.

What is ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND's Charity Commission registration number? +

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND's registration number is 1199692. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1199692

How much income does ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND receive? +

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND reported £16m total income in its 2023 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.

What percentage of ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND's spending goes to charitable activities? +

Approximately 100% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 0% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 0%.

Are ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND's accounts up to date? +

Filing status: up to date (last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000). CharityCompare flags late or missing accounts separately from the financial score.

Where is ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND based? +

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND is listed at London · UK-wide · W11 4PA and operates UK-wide, focused on animals.

How does CharityCompare score ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND? +

We analyse Charity Commission annual accounts using three-year averages for program expense, fundraising efficiency, and overhead; working capital from reserves vs average expenditure; liabilities-to-assets from the latest balance sheet when available. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons are not yet assessed from public data alone. See our methodology for weights and thresholds.

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No. CharityCompare provides independent scores and facts from official filings. We do not tell you where to donate or earn commission from charities.

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