South West Environmental Parks Limited
Also known as: The Paignton Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Newquay Zoo, Paignton Zoo, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
The charity's activities are to advance scientific knowledge of plants, animals and the natural world; to advance education on the conservation of the physical and natural world and the promotion of biodiversity; to promote the conservation of the physical and the natural environment and the maintenance of the physical and natural environment and the maintenance of biological diversity.
Activities & Mission
The charity's activities are to advance scientific knowledge of plants, animals and the natural world; to advance education on the conservation of the physical and natural world and the promotion of biodiversity; to promote the conservation of the physical and the natural environment and the maintenance of the physical and natural environment and the maintenance of biological diversity.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample: 48). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 94% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £10,898,304 | £19,197,355 | £19,191,123 | -£3,063,182 | £0 | 201 / 60 |
| 2023 | £8,259,806 | £10,896,409 | £10,896,359 | £5,235,869 | £914,356 | 227 / 148 |
| 2022 | £9,197,757 | £9,306,848 | £9,295,519 | £7,872,472 | £1,885,790 | 215 / 50 |
| 2021 | £8,596,624 | £8,039,739 | £8,023,421 | £7,981,563 | £3,600,000 | 186 / 59 |
| 2020 | £9,105,417 | £11,891,212 | £10,082,952 | £7,600,286 | £2,300,000 | 299 / 165 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about South West Environmental Parks Limited
What does South West Environmental Parks Limited do?
The charity's activities are to advance scientific knowledge of plants, animals and the natural world; to advance education on the conservation of the physical and natural world and the promotion of biodiversity; to promote the conservation of the physical and the natural environment and the maintenance of the physical and natural environment and the maintenance of biological diversity.
How much income did South West Environmental Parks Limited report in 2025?
South West Environmental Parks Limited reported total income of £10.90m and reported expenditure of £19.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is South West Environmental Parks Limited?
South West Environmental Parks Limited has a program ratio of 176.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was South West Environmental Parks Limited registered as a charity?
South West Environmental Parks Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 1964 as charity number 300923. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs South West Environmental Parks Limited?
South West Environmental Parks Limited is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Ellis Kings. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does South West Environmental Parks Limited operate?
South West Environmental Parks Limited operates across 3 areas: Cornwall, Devon and Torbay.
Is South West Environmental Parks Limited a registered charity?
Yes — South West Environmental Parks Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 300923.
Details
TOTNES ROAD
PAIGNTON
DEVON
TQ4 7EU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Paignton Zoological and Botanical Gardens
- Newquay Zoo
- Paignton Zoo
- Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated