Sumatran Orangutan Society
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SOS works to protect orangutans, their forests and their future. We fund partners and projects that support the long-term conservation of Sumatran orangutans and their habitat, scale up the reach and impact of conservation programmes, and advocate for Sumatran orangutans and their rainforest home.
Northern Sumatra's rainforests are irreplaceable. They are some of the most important forests on the planet, home to rare Tapanuli & Sumatran orangutans and other precious species. Supporting thousands of forest-edge communities, these ecosystems are key in the global fight against climate change. Our mission is to protect orangutans, their forests and their future. We aim to do this via our three goals: PROTECT - We work to keep existing rainforests secure and stable, ensuring a home for Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutans to enable their existing communities to thrive. CONNECT - We work to create "corridors" between fragmented areas of rainforest so that groups of orangutans are not isolated from each other. REWILD - We work to help degraded rainforest landscapes to recover by healing the land and planting a diverse range of trees and other fauna, creating even more space for orangutans to thrive.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Sumatran Orangutan Society with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
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- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 4,808 environment charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN SOCIETY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN SOCIETY 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Sumatran Orangutan Society
Sumatran Orangutan Society is a registered environment nonprofit based in Abingdon, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. 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 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Sumatran Orangutan Society has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
SOS works to protect orangutans, their forests and their future. We fund partners and projects that support the long-term conservation of Sumatran orangutans and their habitat, scale up the reach and impact of conservation programmes, and advocate for Sumatran orangutans and their rainforest home. Sumatran Orangutan Society is classified as an environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2014.
Sumatran Orangutan Society is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission.
Sumatran Orangutan Society's registered charity number is 1158711. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Sumatran Orangutan Society is located in Abingdon, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Sumatran Orangutan Society is based in Abingdon in England. 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 Sumatran Orangutan Society
- What is Sumatran Orangutan Society?
- Sumatran Orangutan Society is a environment cio based in Abingdon, United Kingdom. SOS works to protect orangutans, their forests and their future. We fund partners and projects that support the long-term conservation of Sumatran orangutans and their habitat, scale up the reach and impact of conservation programmes, and advocate for Sumatran orangutans and their rainforest home.
- When was Sumatran Orangutan Society founded?
- Sumatran Orangutan Society was founded in 2014.
- Where is Sumatran Orangutan Society located?
- Headquartered in Abingdon, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Sumatran Orangutan Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £1.1 million. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sumatran Orangutan Society trustworthy?
- Sumatran Orangutan Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Sumatran Orangutan Society's website?
- https://www.orangutans-sos.org
- Are donations to Sumatran Orangutan Society 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.