# Conservation South Luangwa UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1206897 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1206897)
- Latest income: £40.2k; spending £45.8k
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Zambia
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/conservation-south-luangwa-uk

The object of CSL UK is to support the Zambian NGO, Conservation South Luangwa which works to protect the wildlife and habitats of the South Luangwa Ecosystem.CSL UK acts as means for UK tax payers to contribute to the activities of CSL in Zambia in a tax efficient manner. All monies raised, after minor necessary expenses, are contributed as grants to CSL

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £40.2k | £45.8k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £17.1k | £10k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is:to support the zambian ngo Conservation South Luangwa.Conservation South Luangwa UK works in partnership with Conservation South Luangwa (Zambia) to protect the wildlife and habitats of the South Luangwa ecosystem.the aim is to promote for the benefit of the public the Conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in South Luangwa throughthe Conservation and protection of threatened natural habitats in South Luangwa; andthe Conservation and protection of endangered wildlife in South Luangwa; andadvancing the education of the public in matters relating to Conservation of wildlife and natural habitats in South luangwathis is achieved through the activities of raising funds and awarding grants to csl to achieve that work on the ground which includes working with the communities, wildlife rescue, anti-poaching activities, intervention in human-wildlife conflicts etc.csl always works in partnership with the official government department of national parks and wildlife. Their job is to support that organisation, which operates on limited resources.csl has been in operation for more than 20 years. It has an annual independent financial audit. It has 120 full-time staff, with 93 community scouts, 18 of them female.

## What it funds

Conservation South Luangwa UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Conservation South Luangwa UK reported income of £40.2k and spending of £45.8k. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £55.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Zambia.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Conservation South Luangwa UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Conservation South Luangwa UK open for applications now?

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

### Where does Conservation South Luangwa UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Zambia.

### Does Conservation South Luangwa UK give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Conservation South Luangwa UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Conservation South Luangwa UK give each year?

The register does not break out Conservation South Luangwa UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £45.8k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £27.9k a year.

### How large is Conservation South Luangwa UK?

In its latest reported year Conservation South Luangwa UK reported income of £40.2k and spending of £45.8k.


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