Born Free Foundation
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The foundation makes grants to not-for-profits that provide sanctuary to rescued animals, carry out wildlife conservation, or deliver wildlife education, so work outside those areas is unlikely to fit.
- Its stated priority is international work, and its annual report shows £526,000 paid out, though no grant range is stated, so a modest request tied to a specific project is a sensible starting point.
- No application process is published, so the contact shown on its website is the route in, and it is worth getting in touch before drafting a full application.
- Many grants go to long-term partners, so this looks relationship-led, and a first approach should explain clearly how your work matches its focus.
Overview
Born Free Foundation is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1070906).
The Born Free Foundation is a registered charity that makes grants to other not-for-profit organisations to help achieve its objectives. Its grants support organisations that provide sanctuary to rescued animals, carry out conservation work, or deliver wildlife-related education. Its work seeks to end the exploitation, suffering and killing of wild animals for entertainment and trade. Its annual report shows £526,000 paid out in giving.
What they fund
Profile based on the charity's Charity Commission register entry and annual report (year to 31 March 2026) only. Every statement is checked against them. Sources read on 23 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The foundation makes grants to other not-for-profit organisations. It supports organisations that provide sanctuary to rescued animals, undertake conservation work, or deliver wildlife-related educational activities. Its work seeks to end the exploitation, suffering and killing of wild animals for entertainment and trade, and includes rescuing and caring for individual wild animals, working towards their release where possible. The foundation also advocates for stronger policies and legislation, sustainable protection of wildlife habitats and enforcement of relevant laws. It works with communities living with wildlife to reduce conflict, protect habitats and promote sustainable human-wildlife coexistence. Many organisations receiving grants are long-term partners.
Themes
- Animal sanctuaries
- Wildlife conservation
- Wildlife education
Geographic Focus
Priority: International.
How to apply
No application process is published in the charity's annual report, its register entry or its website. The contact shown is for getting in touch.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- International
Similar funders
Funders supporting work similar to Born Free Foundation.
6 years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 March 2021 | £5,876,000 | £6,821,000 | £1,056,436 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2021 |
| year to 31 March 2022 | £6,139,200 | £5,446,692 | £885,087 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2022 |
| year to 31 March 2023 | £5,651,000 | £6,283,000 | £927,663 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2023 |
| year to 31 March 2024 | £6,106,000 | £6,066,000 | £703,000 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2024 |
| year to 31 March 2025 | £7,652,000 | £7,142,000 | £550,000 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2025 |
| year to 31 March 2026 | — | — | £526,000 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2026 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 5 years shown.
- Grants paid, year to 31 March 2021; year to 31 March 2022; year to 31 March 2023; year to 31 March 2024; year to 31 March 2025: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 March 2026: grants paid out in the year.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- bornfree.org.uk
- bornfree.org.uk/trusts-foundations · read on 23 October 2026
- bornfree.org.uk/contact-us · read on 23 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 March 2026)
This profile rests on the charity’s filed accounts and register entry only, so check with the funder directly before applying.
Sources last checked on 23 October 2026.
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Contact
- +44 (0)1403 240 170source
- info@bornfree.org.uksource
- Born Free Foundation, 2nd Floor, Frazer House, 14 Carfax, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1ERsource
- bornfree.org.uk
- Contact form
Applying to Born Free Foundation?
Hinchilla drafts your answers around this funder's priorities, using your organisation's own documents.
No credit card required
Contact
- +44 (0)1403 240 170source
- info@bornfree.org.uksource
- Born Free Foundation, 2nd Floor, Frazer House, 14 Carfax, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1ERsource
- bornfree.org.uk
- Contact form