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Twycross Zoo-East Midland Zoological Society Limited

Also known as: Twycross Zoo

The charity's principal charitable activity is the enhancement of animal welfare, conservation, research and education. The charity also carries out retail and catering activities to generate additional income for the benefit of the charitable activity.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's principal charitable activity is the enhancement of animal welfare, conservation, research and education. The charity also carries out retail and catering activities to generate additional income for the benefit of the charitable activity.

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

Latest Income
£15,402,000
Latest Expenditure
£16,780,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £67,000
Charitable Activities £14,466,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £38,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,780,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £56,000
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£15,402,000
£16,780,000£16,780,000£20,016,000£15,697,000170 / 0
2023
£11,965,000
£16,120,000£12,701,000£21,364,000£17,783,000183 / 0
2022
£13,812,000
£14,936,000£11,816,000£25,527,000£22,389,000169 / 1
2021
£10,522,926
£10,808,346£8,879,493£26,505,046£23,679,184123 / 0
2020
£9,926,883
£9,637,173£7,882,946£23,516,848£2,600,000137 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Twycross Zoo-East Midland Zoological Society Limited

What does Twycross Zoo-East Midland Zoological Society Limited do?

The charity's principal charitable activity is the enhancement of animal welfare, conservation, research and education. The charity also carries out retail and catering activities to generate additional income for the benefit of the charitable activity.

How much income did Twycross Zoo-East Midland Zoological Society Limited report in 2024?

Twycross Zoo-East Midland Zoological Society Limited reported total income of £15.40m and reported expenditure of £16.78m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Twycross Zoo-East Midland Zoological Society Limited registered as a charity?

Twycross Zoo-East Midland Zoological Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 September 1972 as charity number 501841. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs Twycross Zoo-East Midland Zoological Society Limited?

Twycross Zoo-East Midland Zoological Society Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Geoffrey William Hoon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Twycross Zoo-East Midland Zoological Society Limited operate?

Twycross Zoo-East Midland Zoological Society Limited operates across 2 areas: Leicestershire and Warwickshire.

Is Twycross Zoo-East Midland Zoological Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Twycross Zoo-East Midland Zoological Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 501841.

Details

Address
TWYCROSS ZOO
BURTON ROAD
TWYCROSS
ATHERSTONE
CV9 3PX
Registration Date
21 September 1972
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
501841
Charity Number
501841

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Trustees

Geoffrey William Hoon Chair
Dipa Beckett
Elizabeth Ann Hardwick-Smith
Helen Jane Mitchell
Malcolm Bennett
Philip Colin Popham
Professor Gary England
Also governs 1 other charity
Timothy Paul Maxted
Trevor Payne

Also Known As

  • Twycross Zoo

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14 May 2026
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