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British And Irish Association Of Zoos And Aquariums

BIAZA is the professional organisation representing the zoo and aquarium community in Britain and Ireland. BIAZA is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquaria (WAZA). The Vision of the organisation: To be a powerful force in the care and conservation of the natural world

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Activities & Mission

BIAZA is the professional organisation representing the zoo and aquarium community in Britain and Ireland. BIAZA is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquaria (WAZA). The Vision of the organisation: To be a powerful force in the care and conservation of the natural world

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£739,557
Latest Expenditure
£646,791

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £725,854
Other Trading £0
Investments £13,703
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £644,807
Raising Funds £0
Governance £9,978
Grants to Institutions £20,479
Other Expenditure £1,984

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£739,557
£646,791£644,807£648,690£514,8589 / 332
2023
£633,716
£536,413£536,413£555,924£440,2898 / 256
2022
£447,947
£417,0670 / 262
2021
£387,915
£325,0610 / 237
2020
£236,125
£354,5350 / 15

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Frequently asked questions about British And Irish Association Of Zoos And Aquariums

What does British And Irish Association Of Zoos And Aquariums do?

BIAZA is the professional organisation representing the zoo and aquarium community in Britain and Ireland. BIAZA is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquaria (WAZA). The Vision of the organisation: To be a powerful force in the care and conservation of the natural world

How much income did British And Irish Association Of Zoos And Aquariums report in 2024?

British And Irish Association Of Zoos And Aquariums reported total income of £740k and reported expenditure of £647k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British And Irish Association Of Zoos And Aquariums registered as a charity?

British And Irish Association Of Zoos And Aquariums was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 2009 as charity number 1128168. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs British And Irish Association Of Zoos And Aquariums?

British And Irish Association Of Zoos And Aquariums is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jamie Ian Christon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British And Irish Association Of Zoos And Aquariums operate?

British And Irish Association Of Zoos And Aquariums operates across 7 areas, including Gibraltar, Ireland, Isle Of Man and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is British And Irish Association Of Zoos And Aquariums a registered charity?

Yes — British And Irish Association Of Zoos And Aquariums is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128168.

Details

Address
BIAZA
REGENT'S PARK
LONDON
NW1 4RY
Registration Date
19 February 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4043717
Charity Number
1128168

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Trustees

Jamie Ian Christon Chair
Ben Supple
Cameron Stevie Whitnall
Christopher Andrew Brown
Dr Charlotte Mary Macdonald
Dr Romain Pizzi
Also governs 1 other charity
Elizabeth Holly Cale
Also governs 1 other charity
Irinpreet Gill
Lewis Rowden
Mark Anthony Habben
Rebecca Angus
Sarah Forsythe
Stevie Sheppard
Also governs 2 other charities
Tom Owen
Tyler Whitnall
Zak Jon Showell

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