How we raise and spend money

Building a fairer and greener future for everyone isn’t cheap. But we make sure whatever we have goes a long way.  

Our generous donors are crucial in powering our work. If you’re a donor – thank you so much.  

The figures below are based on our 2024/2025 Annual Report. 

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How we raise money

In 2024/2025, Friends of the Earth raised £15.3m.  

Donations are gifted from a variety of places, including:

  • Regular giving and cash appeals
  • Gifts in wills
  • Grants from trusts and foundations
  • Corporate partnerships
  • Challenge and community fundraisers
  • Ethical investments

We do not receive any money from the government. 

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How we spend money

In 2024/2025, Friends of the Earth spent £14.7m.

For every £1 spent, 85p goes towards protecting people and planet.  

The remaining 15p is spent generating future income.  

Every £1 spent on generating income raised £6.55 for our work.  

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