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The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited

Also known as: Bristol Zoo Gardens

Operation of Bristol Zoo Project. Field conservation and research projects.

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Activities & Mission

Operation of Bristol Zoo Project. Field conservation and research projects.

Grants

The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£9,931,000
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training, animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 13 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£9,670,000
Latest Expenditure
£9,931,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £310,000
Charitable Activities £6,956,000
Other Trading £859,000
Investments £34,000
Other Income £1,511,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,195,000
Raising Funds £736,000
Governance £84,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£9,670,000
£9,931,000£9,195,000£43,686,000£1,790,000128 / 393
2024
£7,637,000
£9,901,000£9,170,000£43,736,000£241,000136 / 264
2023
£7,659,000
£10,169,000£9,346,000£46,001,000£1,118,000147 / 284
2022
£10,713,000
£14,297,000£12,684,000£39,266,000£0213 / 209
2021
£9,816,000
£11,347,000£9,863,000£43,049,000£3,300,000216 / 395

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited

What does The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited do?

Operation of Bristol Zoo Project. Field conservation and research projects.

How much income did The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited report in 2025?

The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited reported total income of £9.67m and reported expenditure of £9.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited registered as a charity?

The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 2004 as charity number 1104986. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited?

The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited operate?

The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited operates across 13 areas, including Cameroon, Comoros, Costa Rica and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104986.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 July 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4009273
Charity Number
1104986

Trustees

Andrew Martyn-Johns
Christopher Arthur Booy
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Joanna Price
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Zoe Ellen Balmforth
Emma Woollett
Also governs 1 other charity
Peaches Golding
Professor Judith Squires
Professor Steven West
Rosa Corbishley
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Fuller

Also Known As

  • Bristol Zoo Gardens

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2 November 2026
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