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Dartmoor Zoological Society

Also known as: Dzs

The Charity aims to promote the conservation, care and breeding of wildlife and endangered species, encouraging and developing the public interest in and awareness of the importance of ensuring the survival of species and diversity of life. It aims to raise awareness for animal conservation, welfare and education projects and to support conservation in the wild and across the world.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity aims to promote the conservation, care and breeding of wildlife and endangered species, encouraging and developing the public interest in and awareness of the importance of ensuring the survival of species and diversity of life. It aims to raise awareness for animal conservation, welfare and education projects and to support conservation in the wild and across the world.

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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
£2,392,065
Latest Expenditure
£2,286,573

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 64.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £255,140
Charitable Activities £1,267,002
Other Trading £864,032
Investments £5,891
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,465,086
Raising Funds £54,242
Governance £22,703
Grants to Institutions £8,275
Other Expenditure £767,245

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
£2,392,065
£2,286,573£1,465,086£461,318£231,45560 / 435
2024
£1,967,675
£2,034,537£1,293,866£355,826£13,43552 / 235
2023
£1,867,714
£1,960,829£1,268,403£422,688£100,00054 / 63
2022
£1,777,765
£1,899,431£1,866,273£536,406£200,00048 / 26
2021
£2,458,229
£2,018,625£1,993,214£658,072£580,24448 / 137

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dartmoor Zoological Society

What does Dartmoor Zoological Society do?

The Charity aims to promote the conservation, care and breeding of wildlife and endangered species, encouraging and developing the public interest in and awareness of the importance of ensuring the survival of species and diversity of life. It aims to raise awareness for animal conservation, welfare and education projects and to support conservation in the wild and across the world.

How much income did Dartmoor Zoological Society report in 2025?

Dartmoor Zoological Society reported total income of £2.39m and reported expenditure of £2.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dartmoor Zoological Society registered as a charity?

Dartmoor Zoological Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 September 2014 as charity number 1158422. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Dartmoor Zoological Society?

Dartmoor Zoological Society is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is BENJAMIN DAVID JAMES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dartmoor Zoological Society operate?

Dartmoor Zoological Society operates across 4 areas: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

Is Dartmoor Zoological Society a registered charity?

Yes — Dartmoor Zoological Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158422.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
2 September 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5047621
Charity Number
1158422

Trustees

BENJAMIN MEE
Douglas Richardson
James John Ross
Simon Almond
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Dzs

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2 November 2026
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