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BIG LIFE UK

Registered charity 1158772 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF AFRICA'S WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HERITAGE, INCLUDING BY ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF AFRICA'S WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HERITAGE.

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Latest income
£129k
Latest spending
£178k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The charity reported a net expenditure of £48,707 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £111,927 to £63,220. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Free reserves held at year-end were £63,220, which is below the stated policy target of 20% of annual income.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 20% of Annual Income subject to 10% tolerance either way (held: £63k)
“The charity general reserves balance will be maintained at a level equivalent to 20% of Annual Income subject to 10% tolerance either way.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Consultancy fees paid to Richard Bonham
“Consultancy fees of £55,891 (2024: £56,768) were paid to Richard Bonham, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Big Life Kenya.”
“Grants totalling £48,044 (2024: £46,480) were received from Big Life Foundation USA during the year. Big Life Foundation USA is considered to be a connected party of Big Life UK by virtue of the linked aims and objectives.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants received from Big Life Foundation USA
“Consultancy fees of £55,891 (2024: £56,768) were paid to Richard Bonham, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Big Life Kenya.”
“Grants totalling £48,044 (2024: £46,480) were received from Big Life Foundation USA during the year. Big Life Foundation USA is considered to be a connected party of Big Life UK by virtue of the linked aims and objectives.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation from Trustee Lord Robin Russell
“Consultancy fees of £55,891 (2024: £56,768) were paid to Richard Bonham, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Big Life Kenya.”
“Grants totalling £48,044 (2024: £46,480) were received from Big Life Foundation USA during the year. Big Life Foundation USA is considered to be a connected party of Big Life UK by virtue of the linked aims and objectives.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Kenya · Tanzania

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£129k£178k
31/03/2024£126k£71k
31/03/2023£131k£157k
31/03/2022£120k£204k
31/03/2021£143k£67k

Common questions

Is BIG LIFE UK financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £48,707 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £111,927 to £63,220. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Free reserves held at year-end were £63,220, which is below the stated policy target of 20% of annual income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.