The trust supports ecological research and education at Buffelskloof Herbarium in Mpumalanga, South Africa (www.bknr.co.za). Situated in a pristine reserve of high forest and mountain grassland this offers a superb environment to study several rare, and increasingly endangered, richly diverse African ecosystems
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About THE JOHN RAE TRUST
THE JOHN RAE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1179803). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 78/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2022), THE JOHN RAE TRUST reported a total income of £46,525 and total expenditure of £21,786, a spending ratio of 47% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, THE JOHN RAE TRUST describes its activities as follows: The trust supports ecological research and education at Buffelskloof Herbarium in Mpumalanga, South Africa (www.bknr.co.za). Situated in a pristine reserve of high forest and mountain grassland this offers a superb environment to study several rare, and increasingly endangered, richly diverse African ecosystems Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE JOHN RAE TRUST. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 46.8% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | £46,525 | £21,786 | 47% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026