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Tropical Biology Association

Also known as: Tba

Advance public education & promote for the benefit of the public, conservation, protection & improvement of the physical and natural environment in particular in the tropics

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Activities & Mission

Advance public education & promote for the benefit of the public, conservation, protection & improvement of the physical and natural environment in particular in the tropics

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 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£730,742
Latest Expenditure
£555,777

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £155,000
Charitable Activities £569,829
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,852
Other Income £3,061

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £555,777
Raising Funds £0
Governance £16,741
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
£730,742
£555,777£555,777£729,405£675,0004 / 0
2024
£484,094
£436,7310 / 0
2023
£559,003
£479,523£479,523£507,077£497,0774 / 0
2022
£408,612
£416,2220 / 0
2021
£450,462
£304,1050 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Tropical Biology Association

What does Tropical Biology Association do?

Advance public education & promote for the benefit of the public, conservation, protection & improvement of the physical and natural environment in particular in the tropics

How much income did Tropical Biology Association report in 2025?

Tropical Biology Association reported total income of £731k and reported expenditure of £556k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Tropical Biology Association registered as a charity?

Tropical Biology Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 2006 as charity number 1116111. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Tropical Biology Association?

Tropical Biology Association is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Robert Edward Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Tropical Biology Association operate?

Tropical Biology Association operates across 9 areas, including Ethiopia, France, Kenya and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Tropical Biology Association a registered charity?

Yes — Tropical Biology Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116111.

Details

Address
Tropical Biology Association
David Attenborough Building
Pembroke Street
Cambridge
CB2 3QZ
Registration Date
13 September 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4020423
Charity Number
1116111

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Trustees

Christopher Robert Edward Jones Chair
Dr Robert Kaspar Alois Jehle
Dr Rosemary Trevelyan
Professor Ara Monadjem
Professor Helen Roy MBE

Also Known As

  • Tba

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