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The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited

Also known as: Banham Zoo, Africa Alive!, Zsea

ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN ZOOLOGY, ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY INSPIRING INTEREST BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ZOOLOGY AND STUDY OF ANIMALS BY RUNNING ONE OR MORE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS OR SCIENTIFIC ESTABLISHMENTS.PROMOTION OF RESEARCH INTO WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HISTORY AND RELATED SCIENTIFIC FIELDS, AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE, BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL HABITATS.

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Activities & Mission

ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN ZOOLOGY, ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY INSPIRING INTEREST BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ZOOLOGY AND STUDY OF ANIMALS BY RUNNING ONE OR MORE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS OR SCIENTIFIC ESTABLISHMENTS.PROMOTION OF RESEARCH INTO WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HISTORY AND RELATED SCIENTIFIC FIELDS, AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE, BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL HABITATS.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,191,511
Latest Expenditure
£6,694,140

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 72.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 28.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £461,303
Charitable Activities £3,712,938
Other Trading £2,017,269
Investments £1
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,864,391
Raising Funds £1,829,749
Governance £43,583
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£6,191,511
£6,694,140£4,864,391£2,012,863£0172 / 175
2023
£7,209,237
£8,408,454£6,107,641£2,783,392£352,000117 / 125
2022
£7,299,039
£7,708,266£5,334,037£4,155,915£1,479,000212 / 68
2021
£8,635,185
£6,723,569£4,465,403£4,574,134£4,523,121180 / 44
2020
£6,300,926
£5,701,167£4,246,129£2,662,518£2,651,303190 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited

What does The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited do?

ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN ZOOLOGY, ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY INSPIRING INTEREST BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ZOOLOGY AND STUDY OF ANIMALS BY RUNNING ONE OR MORE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS OR SCIENTIFIC ESTABLISHMENTS.PROMOTION OF RESEARCH INTO WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HISTORY AND RELATED SCIENTIFIC FIELDS, AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE, BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL HABITATS.

How much income did The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited report in 2024?

The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited reported total income of £6.19m and reported expenditure of £6.69m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited registered as a charity?

The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 December 2012 as charity number 1150158. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited?

The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rebecca Jane Penny. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited operate?

The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150158.

Details

Address
Zsea HQ
The Zoological Society of East Angl
Kenninghall Road
Banham
Norfolk
NR16 2HE
Website
www.zsea.org
Registration Date
13 December 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5032059
Charity Number
1150158

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Trustees

Rebecca Jane Penny Chair
Dr ANDREW HASSAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Kelly Edmunds
Edward Bouckley
Gerard Smith
James Gardiner
Katherine Daly

Also Known As

  • Banham Zoo, Africa Alive!, Zsea

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