# Global Wildlife Rescue Project

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1188557 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1188557)
- Website: https://www.globalwildliferescueproject.org
- Latest income: £638; spending £100
- What it funds: Animals
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Costa Rica, Zimbabwe
- Other names: Gwrp (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/global-wildlife-rescue-project

Supporting the work of wildlife rescue projects in developing countries.Showing how we can all live in harmony with the natural world.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2026 | £638 | £100 | not filed |
| 1 Mar 2025 | £550 | £81 | not filed |
| 1 Mar 2024 | £417 | £290 | not filed |
| 1 Mar 2023 | £632 | £931 | not filed |
| 1 Mar 2022 | £877 | £818 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are 1) for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of wild animals in need of care and attention, in particular by providing help and support for independent Wildlife Rescue facilities across central and south america and Africa by way of advice, best practice and grants to fund equipment and resources to enable them to Rescue, rehabilitate and release wild animals back to their natural habitats. 2) to advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.

## What it funds

Global Wildlife Rescue Project is registered under the Charity Commission purposes animals for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Global Wildlife Rescue Project reported income of £638 and spending of £100. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Mar 2026, it spent £2,220 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Costa Rica and Zimbabwe.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Global Wildlife Rescue Project in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (globalwildliferescueproject.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 Global Wildlife Rescue Project open for applications now?

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

### Where does Global Wildlife Rescue Project fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Costa Rica and Zimbabwe.

### Does Global Wildlife Rescue Project give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Global Wildlife Rescue Project makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Global Wildlife Rescue Project give each year?

The register does not break out Global Wildlife Rescue Project's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Mar 2026 was £100. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £444 a year.

### How large is Global Wildlife Rescue Project?

In its latest reported year Global Wildlife Rescue Project reported income of £638 and spending of £100.


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