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Turtle Foundation (UK)

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1186209
Status
Registered
Registered
Nov. 7, 2019
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
48 MEDWAY ROAD
LONDON
E3 5BY

Activities

Turtle Foundation is a dedicated international volunteer effort with project sites in Indonesia & Cape Verde, cooperating with local communities to create a future where both sea turtles and people can thrive. We aim to prevent endangered sea turtles from becoming extinct due to the threats of poaching, the looting of turtle nests and destruction of their ecosystem by the expansion of tourism.

Objects: To Promote For The Benefit Of The Public The Conservation And Protection Of Sea Turtles And The Protection And Improvement Of The Physical And Natural Environment Generally By Such Means As The Trustees Think Fit Including:(a) Working To Stop The Commercial Exploitation Of Turtles;(b) Delivering Concrete Projects Through On-The-Spot Assistance To Prevent The Largest Possible Number Of Turtle Nests From Plundering And Adult Animals From Slaughter;(c) Raising Awareness Of The Long-Term Environmental Value Of A Healthy Population Of Turtles And The Problem Of The Commercial Plunder Of Turtle Nests With The Public And With Governments And Public Authorities;d) Promoting Alternatives For Communities Dependent On The Trade In Turtles Or Their Products.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Animals, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Cape Verde, Indonesia

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Oct. 1, 2024 £19,058 £18,354
Oct. 1, 2023 £14,955 £16,144
Oct. 1, 2022 £19,810 £21,095
Oct. 1, 2021 £17,556 £14,254
Oct. 1, 2020 £459 —

Trustees

Name Appointed
John Logan (Chair) Nov. 7, 2019
Dr Christophe Eizaguirre Nov. 7, 2019
Lisa Logan Nov. 7, 2019
Prof Dr Otto Jockel Nov. 7, 2019