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Gympanzees

To relieve the needs of, and promote social inclusion of, children and young people who are experiencing ill health or who have a disability and who are therefore socially excluded, their families, carers and friends by the provision of therapeutic, and inclusive play and recreational facilities and spaces. This is delivered in Bristol.

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Activities & Mission

To relieve the needs of, and promote social inclusion of, children and young people who are experiencing ill health or who have a disability and who are therefore socially excluded, their families, carers and friends by the provision of therapeutic, and inclusive play and recreational facilities and spaces. This is delivered in Bristol.

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
£1,671,433
Latest Expenditure
£1,095,517

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 10.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 16.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 69.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,578,064
Charitable Activities £33,061
Other Trading £40,888
Investments £0
Other Income £19,420

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £178,205
Raising Funds £727,032
Governance £32,959
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £190,280

Financial Trend

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,671,433
£1,095,517£178,205£1,569,862£155,63913 / 400
2023
£1,577,061
£727,288£181,257£993,946£132,28512 / 191
2022
£572,197
£531,288£306,179£144,173£123,97711 / 116
2021
£382,000
£349,0000 / 55
2020
£208,710
£175,6690 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gympanzees

What does Gympanzees do?

To relieve the needs of, and promote social inclusion of, children and young people who are experiencing ill health or who have a disability and who are therefore socially excluded, their families, carers and friends by the provision of therapeutic, and inclusive play and recreational facilities and spaces. This is delivered in Bristol.

How much income did Gympanzees report in 2024?

Gympanzees reported total income of £1.67m and reported expenditure of £1.10m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gympanzees registered as a charity?

Gympanzees was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 2020 as charity number 1189375. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Gympanzees?

Gympanzees is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kelvin Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gympanzees operate?

Gympanzees operates across 7 areas, including Bristol City, Monmouthshire, Newport City and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Gympanzees a registered charity?

Yes — Gympanzees is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189375.

Details

Address
Gympanzees
Severn Bridge
Aust
BRISTOL
BS35 4BL
Registration Date
6 May 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5150016
Charity Number
1189375

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Trustees

Kelvin Jones Chair
Dr Mark Mason
Elizabeth Scholey
Emma Louise Wilson
Judith Gray
Also governs 1 other charity
Luigi Mario De Luca
Richard Cartwright
Tanya Voisey

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