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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is an independent, not-for-profit research institute carrying out excellent environmental science with impact. Our 500 scientists work to understand the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it. We provide the data and insights that governments, businesses and researchers need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.

Founded
Headquarters
Wallingford
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 88%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2024 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024)
£0.68
Program£0.68
Fundraising£0.03

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical health charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is a registered health nonprofit based in Wallingford, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £69M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology's registered charity number is 1185618. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is located in Wallingford, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has £69M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for health 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.

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has £69M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is an independent, not-for-profit research institute carrying out excellent environmental science with impact. Our 500 scientists work to understand the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it. We provide the data and insights that governments, businesses and researchers need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment. UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of £69M is well above the peer average of £1M.

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

You can verify UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is based in Wallingford. 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.

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology was first registered in 2019, making it approximately 7 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
68% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Alexander B•••• P••• H••••• N••••••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£68.9M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£60.5M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£53.1M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£56.7M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£62.1M revenue
FY2020
Charity Commission (UK)

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health this charity 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 13 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2019
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

What is UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology?
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is a health charitable company based in Wallingford, United Kingdom. The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is an independent, not-for-profit research institute carrying out excellent environmental science with impact. Our 500 scientists work to understand the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it. We provide the data and insights that governments, businesses and researchers need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.
When was UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology founded?
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology was founded in 2019.
Where is UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology located?
Headquartered in Wallingford, United Kingdom.
What is UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology trustworthy?
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology's website?
https://www.ceh.ac.uk
Are donations to UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 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.