The Pole Pole Foundation UK
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1173386
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- June 13, 2017
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- 34 CHURCH MEADOW
LONG DITTON
SURBITON
KT6 5EW
Contact
- Phone
- 02083984061
- Website
polepolefoundation.org
Activities
We raise funds to support work to protect the critically endangered Grauer's Gorillas and their habitat in Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to promote the sustainable development of the surrounding communities.
Objects: The Charity’s Objects (‘the Objects’) Are:1) To Promote For The Benefit Of The Public The Conservation, Protection And Improvement Of The Physical And Natural Environment By Promoting Biological Diversity;2) To Advance The Education Of The Public In The Conservation, Protection And Improvement Of The Physical And Natural Environment;3) To Promote Sustainable Development* For The Benefit Of The Public By:i) The Preservation, Conservation And The Protection Of The Environment And The Prudent Use Of Resources;ii) The Relief Of Poverty And The Improvement Of The Conditions Of Life In Socially And Economically Disadvantaged Communities;????iii) The Promotion Of Sustainable Means Of Achieving Economic Growth And Regeneration. The Charity Will Have A Geographic Focus For Its Work In The Region In And Around Kahuzi- Biega National Park, In The South Kivu Province In The Democratic Republic Of Congo, And Will Carry Out Its Activities Primarily By Supporting The Work Of The Pole Pole Foundation, Which Is Based In The Democratic Republic Of Congo And Works To Preserve The Kahuzi-Biega National Park And Promote The Sustainable Development Of The Surrounding Communities.*sustainable Development Means “development Which Meets The Needs Of The Present Without Compromising The Ability Of Future Generations To Meet Their Own Needs.”
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Organisations
- What
- Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
Areas of operation
- Country
- Congo (Democratic Republic)
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £21,072 | £14,119 |
| Sept. 2, 2023 | £146,783 | £151,793 |
| Sept. 2, 2022 | £24,950 | £19,310 |
| Sept. 2, 2021 | £24,058 | £23,522 |
| Sept. 2, 2020 | £2,550 | £9,626 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Dr RICHARD MILBURN | Sept. 3, 2012 |
| Julia Milburn | Sept. 3, 2012 |
| Nicola Jones | April 8, 2017 |