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'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the advancement of animal welfare' Obiects The Objects are: 3.1 to encourage the care and welfare of wild animals in captivity and participation in the conservation of species. and 3.2 to promote the education of the public and an increase in knowledge of the natural world through the medium of zoos and aquariums
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 39 is below most of the 2,317 animal welfare charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 91% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBritish & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is SC040783. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £740K in annual revenue.
British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums's official registration number is SC040783, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums is located in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums has £740K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £740K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the advancement of animal welfare' Obiects The Objects are: 3.1 to encourage the care and welfare of wild animals in captivity and participation in the conservation of species. and 3.2 to promote the education of the public and an increase in knowledge of the natural world through the medium of zoos and aquariums British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £740K is comparable to the peer average of £623K.
British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC040783.
You can verify British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can donate to British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums directly through its donation page (https://www.biaza.org.uk/donate-to-biaza). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums is based in London in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums was first registered in 2009, making it approximately 17 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Founding date · 2009
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Quick facts about British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums
- What is British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums?
- British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums is a animal welfare charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. 'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the advancement of animal welfare' Obiects The Objects are: 3.1 to encourage the care and welfare of wild animals in captivity and participation in the conservation of species. and 3.2 to promote the education of the public and an increase in knowledge of the natural world through the medium of zoos and aquariums
- When was British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums founded?
- British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums was founded in 2009.
- Where is British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums located?
- Headquartered in London, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums trustworthy?
- British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums's registration number?
- Registration: SC040783 (United Kingdom).
- What is British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums's website?
- https://www.biaza.org.uk
- Are donations to British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.