Animal charity WWF-UK has announced plans for 90 job cuts, with affected staff being consulted on the changes which are intended to save £5m in annual costs.
A WWF-UK spokesperson today said that the consultation was ongoing but did not specify which roles were under threat.
The charity, which has 445 employees, had a total annual income of £92.5m in 2024, compared with an expenditure of £95.4m – a loss it is seeking to address.
In a statement earlier this month, WWF-UK said: “These proposals are not being made lightly.
“We recognise the impact this may have on valued colleagues who have dedicated themselves to our cause, and we are committed to supporting everyone […] throughout the consultation.”
WWF-UK added that staff who may lose their jobs have been offered voluntary redundancy.
The charity cited inflationary pressures, rising operations and people costs and slower income growth as major hurdles it and other sector organisations face.
Financial deficits
WWF-UK has faced growing financial pressure, recording operating losses in the last three years. It last posted marginal profits of about £2m in 2020 and 2021.
Besides its staff, the animal charity has 12 trustees and 1830 volunteers, according to its Charity Commission listing.
Most of its employees, 26, earn between £60,000 and £70,000 a year while the charity’s top earner takes home between £150,000 and £200,000 annually.
WWF-UK stressed that it was keen to strengthen its financial sustainability so it can continue tackling climate change.
Several other large charities including the National Trust, NSPCC and Sense have reported making redundancies in recent months.
Last month, the Nursing and Midwifery Council consulted staff on proposals to remove 145 posts from a total of about 1,400 as part of a restructure.
