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Colchester Zoological Society is dedicated to providing financial and technical assistance to conservation projects worldwide, to raising awareness among local people in community conservation programmes and to supporting conservation research and its own project: the UmPhafa Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyColchester Zoological Society is a registered environment nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 88/100 for environment charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £4M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Colchester Zoological Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
Colchester Zoological Society is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Colchester Zoological Society has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Colchester Zoological Society is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £4M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Colchester Zoological Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Colchester Zoological Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Colchester Zoological Society is dedicated to providing financial and technical assistance to conservation projects worldwide, to raising awareness among local people in community conservation programmes and to supporting conservation research and its own project: the UmPhafa Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Colchester Zoological Society is classified as a environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: Colchester Zoological Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £4M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Colchester Zoological Society is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. COLCHESTER ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
COLCHESTER ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 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.
COLCHESTER ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (5)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralMajor roads across Colchester set to close for running event this weekend - Colchester Gazette
Colchester Zoological Society named one of top attractions in England - Colchester Gazette
Colchester Zoo to host after-hours SEND Fest - Colchester Gazette
Popular indoor attraction reopens at Colchester Zoo with huge upgrades - Colchester Gazette
Bus carries conservation message and new connections for Colchester Zoological Society - First Bus UK News
Colchester Zoo's last lion put to sleep after health decline - BBC
Zoo announces death of two 'truly irreplaceable' animals - East Anglian Daily Times
Colchester Zoo's last sea lions die after reaching old age - BBC
Colchester Zoo confirms death of sea lion with 'special sparkle' - BBC
Wildlife photographer launches competition with Colchester Zoo - Great British Life
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- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Methodology
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Quick facts about Colchester Zoological Society
- What is Colchester Zoological Society?
- Colchester Zoological Society is a environment nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Colchester Zoological Society is dedicated to providing financial and technical assistance to conservation projects worldwide, to raising awareness among local people in community conservation programmes and to supporting conservation research and its own project: the UmPhafa Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
- When was Colchester Zoological Society founded?
- Colchester Zoological Society was founded in 2004.
- Where is Colchester Zoological Society located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Colchester Zoological Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Colchester Zoological Society trustworthy?
- Colchester Zoological Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). 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 Colchester Zoological Society's website?
- https://www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com
- Are donations to Colchester Zoological Society 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.