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.
Activities & Mission
Operation of Bristol Zoo Project. Field conservation and research projects.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £7,637,000 | £9,901,000 | £9,170,000 | £43,736,000 | £241,000 | 136 / 264 |
| 2023 | £7,659,000 | £10,169,000 | £9,346,000 | £46,001,000 | £1,118,000 | 147 / 284 |
| 2022 | £10,713,000 | £14,297,000 | £12,684,000 | £39,266,000 | £0 | 213 / 209 |
| 2021 | £9,816,000 | £11,347,000 | £9,863,000 | £43,049,000 | £3,300,000 | 216 / 395 |
| 2020 | £10,460,000 | £10,717,000 | £9,500,000 | £43,416,000 | £2,798,000 | 201 / 391 |
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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 2024?
The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited reported total income of £7.64m and reported expenditure of £9.90m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited?
The Bristol Clifton And West Of England Zoological Society Limited has a program ratio of 120.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 12 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
Hollywood Lane
BRISTOL
BS10 7TW
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Also Known As
- Bristol Zoo Gardens
Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated