The Jane Goodall Institute UK

The Jane Goodall Institute UK Dr Goodall’s UK charity - helping animals, people & the environment in the UK & Africa since 1988. We are Dr Goodall’s official UK charity.

For almost 35 yrs, we have spread hope & turned it into positive impact in the UK & Africa to create a better world for people, other animals and the planet we share.

Today, representatives from the Jane Goodall Institute UK were proud to attend and support an inspiring event hosted by ...
24/06/2026

Today, representatives from the Jane Goodall Institute UK were proud to attend and support an inspiring event hosted by Akash Mehta and the Fable Fund.

Akash is one of our valued ambassadors, and we are continually inspired by his passion, vision and commitment to creating positive change. Through his work, he is bringing people together, championing important causes and demonstrating the power of purpose-led leadership.

At the Jane Goodall Institute UK, we believe that meaningful change happens when individuals use their influence to inspire action, hope and compassion. Akash embodies those values, and we are delighted to support him and the incredible work he is doing.

Thank you, Akash, for your commitment to people, communities and our planet. We look forward to continuing to work together to inspire the next generation of changemakers.

, Akash Mehta, Amazon Frontlines, Nemonte Nenquimo, VIVOBAREFOOT and Riviera Rosemary Reed Jasmina Georgovska

22/06/2026

💚 What an incredible day! 💚

We are so grateful that St Edmund’s College and Prep School’s Southworth House Charity Fundraiser has chosen the Jane Goodall Institute UK as their charity for this year. 🌍🐒

Over 130 students are fundraising to support the chimpanzees at Tchimpounga, and today they took part in a fantastic Colour Run, bringing energy, fun, and plenty of colour to the cause! 🌈🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

A huge thank you to everyone involved for making such a difference for chimpanzees and their habitats. Your enthusiasm and generosity are helping create a better future for wildlife. 💚

21/06/2026

This Father’s Day, meet Beethoven, one of our favourite dads from the Gombe Stream Research Centre.

In the early 1990s, the Jane Goodall Institute team watched an extraordinary thing unfold. When an infant chimpanzee named Dilly lost her mother, Beethoven stepped in and took on the sole parenting responsibilities. He carried her, shared his food, slept beside her, and protected her at every turn.

In this archival footage, you can see Dilly grooming Beethoven in return. The capacity chimpanzees have for care, empathy, and connection runs deep.

Jane Goodall Institute researchers continue to observe chimpanzees at Gombe, the very place where Dr. Jane made her landmark observations and transformed science forever. Documenting socially complex individuals like these two reminds us that the more we learn, the more we understand just how alike chimpanzees and humans truly are.

To every father showing up with patience, tenderness, and devotion, human or chimpanzee, Happy Father’s Day.

Photo: Jane Goodall Institute
Video: Bill Wallauer

19/06/2026

It was through countless hours of watching, listening and learning that Dr Jane made discoveries which transformed our understanding of chimpanzees and challenged what we thought we knew about the relationship between humans and animals.

You can stream Jane on and follow the extraordinary journey of one of the world’s most influential scientists and conservationists.

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17/06/2026

When Jane visited in Boston back in 2023, she let us in on something surprising: she never set out to study chimpanzees at all. She would have happily studied any animal, as long as it was wild. What followed reshaped science, revealed the roots of empathy and forgiveness, and sparked a lifelong mission to protect the planet we all share. Her message of hope will live on in all of us.

16/06/2026

Dr. Jane teaching how to speak chimp! ❤️

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15/06/2026

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🌿We’d like to introduce you to an old friend of Jane’s: Wilkie. Wilkie holds the record for fathering the most known off...
13/06/2026

🌿We’d like to introduce you to an old friend of Jane’s: Wilkie. Wilkie holds the record for fathering the most known offspring to date. Born in 1972, shortly after Jane’s arrival in Gombe, Wilkie has been a central figure in her research, allowing her to observe his remarkable journey from infancy to becoming a father of over 10!

Although Wilkie passed away in 2013, his legacy lives on through the many children he left behind. His life and contributions continue to provide valuable insights into the social dynamics of chimpanzees and the profound connections we share with them. 🐵🌱

*The Jane Goodall Institute does not endorse handling, interacting or close proximity to chimpanzees or other wildlife.*

📸: Michael Neugebauer

09/06/2026

“We need to move into a more sustainable future.”

What is one small change you are making for a more sustainable future? 🌍💚 Tell us in the comments.

08/06/2026

On World Ocean Day, we hold close the words of Dr. Jane Goodall.

“We depend on our oceans for the future of life on Earth, and our oceans depend on us to heal the harm we have inflicted on Mother Earth.”

The ocean gives us the air we breathe, regulates our climate, and sustains every living thing on this planet. Its future, and ours, rests in our hands.

Jane believed in hope through action. Today and every day, let us honour her legacy by protecting the waters that protect us all. 🌊

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