COLCHESTER ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2022 accounts
The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £1,546,288, with unrestricted funds of £1,542,819. The charity reports a net income of £253,933 for the year ended 31 December 2022, derived primarily from donations and legacies. The trustees note that reserves are held at a level sufficient to ensure the support of animal conservation projects worldwide.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are held at a level sufficient enough to ensure the support of animal conservation projects worldwide.” — page 9
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Alan Bruford
- Andrew Lewis
- Elizabeth Anne Butcher
- Jayne Griffiths-Scott
- Robert Lees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £4.4m | £511k |
| 31/12/2023 | £199k | £520k |
| 31/12/2022 | £642k | £388k |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.3m | £285k |
| 31/12/2020 | £243k | £212k |
Common questions
Is COLCHESTER ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £1,546,288, with unrestricted funds of £1,542,819. The charity reports a net income of £253,933 for the year ended 31 December 2022, derived primarily from donations and legacies. The trustees note that reserves are held at a level sufficient to ensure the support of animal conservation projects worldwide. Its FY2022 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £104k |
| LORD LEVERHULME'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| Boodles Charitable Trust | 1 | £10k |
| THE EQUILIBRIUM FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |