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
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 35% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £730,742 | £555,777 | £555,777 | £729,405 | £675,000 | 4 / 0 |
| 2024 | £484,094 | £436,731 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £559,003 | £479,523 | £479,523 | £507,077 | £497,077 | 4 / 0 |
| 2022 | £408,612 | £416,222 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £450,462 | £304,105 | 0 / 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.
How efficient is Tropical Biology Association?
Tropical Biology Association has a program ratio of 76.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
David Attenborough Building
Pembroke Street
Cambridge
CB2 3QZ
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Also Known As
- Tba
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated