# Borneo Nature Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1142870 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1142870)
- Website: http://www.borneonaturefoundation.org
- Latest income: £5,722; spending £6,231
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Animals, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire, Indonesia
- Other names: The Orangutan Tropical Peatland Trust (previous); Totpt (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/borneo-nature-trust

1. To promote conservation of biological diversity in Indonesian Borneo ;2. To advance the education of the public regarding tropical biodiversity conservation in Indonesian Borneo 3. To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by: (a) the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | £5,722 | £6,231 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £8,353 | £16.7k | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £67.7k | £54.9k | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £367k | £388k | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £368k | £388k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by promoting biological diversity in indonesian Borneo;2. To advance the education of the public regarding tropical biodiversity conservation in indonesian Borneo and to promote the study and research of the same provided that the results of such research are disseminated to the public at large;3. To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by: (a) The preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources;(b) The relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities; (c) The promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. Sustainable development means “development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

## What it funds

Borneo Nature Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, animals, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Borneo Nature Trust reported income of £5,722 and spending of £6,231. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Nov 2025, it spent £854k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire and Indonesia.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Borneo Nature Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (borneonaturefoundation.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Borneo Nature Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Borneo Nature Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Borneo Nature Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire and Indonesia.

### Does Borneo Nature Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Borneo Nature Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Borneo Nature Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Borneo Nature Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Nov 2025 was £6,231. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £171k a year.

### How large is Borneo Nature Trust?

In its latest reported year Borneo Nature Trust reported income of £5,722 and spending of £6,231.


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