Colchester Zoological Society
Also known as: Colchester Zoo Action for the Wild
Colchester Zoological Society is dedicated to providing financial and technical assistance to conservation projects worldwide, to raising awareness among local people in community conservation programmes and to supporting conservation research and its own project: the UmPhafa Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
Activities & Mission
Colchester Zoological Society is dedicated to providing financial and technical assistance to conservation projects worldwide, to raising awareness among local people in community conservation programmes and to supporting conservation research and its own project: the UmPhafa Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £4,420,857 | £510,518 | £508,794 | £5,135,891 | £5,132,422 | 0 / 18 |
| 2023 | £198,942 | £519,678 | 0 / 18 | |||
| 2022 | £641,899 | £387,966 | £386,756 | £1,546,288 | £1,542,819 | 0 / 20 |
| 2021 | £1,281,717 | £284,985 | £284,700 | £1,292,355 | £1,288,886 | 0 / 10 |
| 2020 | £242,817 | £211,737 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Colchester Zoological Society
What does Colchester Zoological Society do?
Colchester Zoological Society is dedicated to providing financial and technical assistance to conservation projects worldwide, to raising awareness among local people in community conservation programmes and to supporting conservation research and its own project: the UmPhafa Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
How much income did Colchester Zoological Society report in 2024?
Colchester Zoological Society reported total income of £4.42m and reported expenditure of £511k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Colchester Zoological Society?
Colchester Zoological Society has a program ratio of 11.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Colchester Zoological Society registered as a charity?
Colchester Zoological Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 2004 as charity number 1105621. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Colchester Zoological Society?
Colchester Zoological Society is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Colchester Zoological Society operate?
Colchester Zoological Society operates across 10 areas, including Congo (Democratic Republic), Ecuador, Indonesia and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Colchester Zoological Society a registered charity?
Yes — Colchester Zoological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105621.
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Maldon Road
Stanway
COLCHESTER
CO3 0SL
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- 14 May 2026
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