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Big Life UK

TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF AFRICA'S WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HERITAGE, INCLUDING BY ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF AFRICA'S WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HERITAGE.

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Activities & Mission

TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF AFRICA'S WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HERITAGE, INCLUDING BY ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF AFRICA'S WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HERITAGE.

Grants

Big Life UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£177,578
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and the general public
What it supports
animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£128,871
Latest Expenditure
£177,578

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 137.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£128,871
£177,5780 / 0
2024
£126,408
£70,6500 / 0
2023
£131,295
£157,3410 / 0
2022
£119,578
£203,7870 / 0
2021
£142,636
£67,2610 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Big Life UK

What does Big Life UK do?

TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF AFRICA'S WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HERITAGE, INCLUDING BY ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF AFRICA'S WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HERITAGE.

How much income did Big Life UK report in 2025?

Big Life UK reported total income of £129k and reported expenditure of £178k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Big Life UK registered as a charity?

Big Life UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 2014 as charity number 1158772. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Big Life UK?

Big Life UK is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Big Life UK operate?

Big Life UK operates across 2 areas: Kenya and Tanzania.

Is Big Life UK a registered charity?

Yes — Big Life UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158772.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 October 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5051567
Charity Number
1158772

Trustees

Justin Packshaw
LORD ROBIN RUSSELL
ROBERT CHRISTOPHER SHARP

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2 November 2026
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