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WWF International
the income of WWF international grew by 6% to ChF 175 million in 2008 as a result of additional support from trusts, foundations, governments and aid agencies. this increased funds available for conservation work.

WWF Network
WWF network income in 2008 declined by € 61 million to € 447 million, a decrease of 12% compared to 2007.

Although revenue grew in every fundraising sector, this was offset by a 70% drop in earned income, reflecting substantial losses in the market value of invested reserves as a result of the financial crisis.

The network’s operating surplus was €17 million in 2008, down from € 96 million the previous year, reflecting an increase in conservation spending despite the economic downturn. This surplus will be used to fund ongoing projects and programmes to help achieve conservation targets.

WWF International: income and expenditure

2 year summary 2007-2008

Financial Year*	2007	2008	2008

OPERATING INCOME	(CHF'000)	(CHF'000)	(€'000)**

WWF National Organizations	88,730	96,619	59,641
Individuals	3,856	4,709	2,906
Legacies and Bequests	6	405	250
Corporations	12,670	9,449	5,833
Trusts and Foundations	11,178	12,787	7,893
Governments and Aid Agencies	43,791	50,073	30,909
Royalties	589	1,239	765
Financial Income (Net)	3,226	( 1,612 )	( 995 )
Other	595	873	539

Total	164,641	174,542	107,741

OPERATING EXPENDITURE	(CHF'000)	(CHF'000)	(€'000)**

Conservation Programmes	130,783	130,368	80,474
Conservation Policy and Awareness	10,196	12,877	12,877
Network and Learning Services	7,864	7,620	4,704
Fundraising	4,561	4,318	2,665
Finance and Administration	5,532	6,085	3,756
Fixed Asset Expenditure	259	293	181

Total	159,195	161,561	99,729

Operating surplus	81	5,446	4,419
Non-operating items	6,323	651	528
Surplus after non-operating items	6,404	6,097	4,947
^Financial years cover the period 1 July to 30 June ^* Average € exchange rate for the year : CHF 1.62 = € 1

The complete financial statements are included in WWF Annual Review 2008 (PDF, 1.1 MB).

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