BRITISH AND IRISH ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS
BIAZA is the professional organisation representing the zoo and aquarium community in Britain and Ireland. BIAZA is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquaria (WAZA). The Vision of the organisation: To be a powerful force in the care and conservation of the natural world
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £546,752 are held, which the trustees consider to be approximately twelve months' worth of expenditure, exceeding their policy target of six months. The charity reported a net surplus of £37,545 for the year, with total incoming resources of £745,599 primarily derived from membership income. The trustees and auditors have concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Of this amount £516,295 (2024: £523,038) was derived from membership income, which is the principal funding source of the organisation.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Jamie Ian Christonchair
- Ben Supple
- Cameron Stevie Whitnall
- Christopher Andrew Brown
- Dr Charlotte Mary Macdonald
- Dr Romain Pizzi
- Elizabeth Holly Cale
- Irinpreet Gill
- Lewis Rowden
- Mark Anthony Habben
- Rebecca Angus
- Rebecca Catherine Moore
- Sarah Forsythe
- Stevie Sheppard
- Tom Owen
- Tyler Whitnall
- Zak Jon Showell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £746k | £708k |
| 31/12/2024 | £740k | £647k |
| 31/12/2023 | £634k | £536k |
| 31/12/2022 | £448k | £417k |
| 31/12/2021 | £388k | £325k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH AND IRISH ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £546,752 are held, which the trustees consider to be approximately twelve months' worth of expenditure, exceeding their policy target of six months. The charity reported a net surplus of £37,545 for the year, with total incoming resources of £745,599 primarily derived from membership income. The trustees and auditors have concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Burgess Hodgson Audit Limited.