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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Colchester Zoological Society

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.

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
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SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£1.00
Program expenses£1.00 (£508,794)
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Colchester 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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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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.

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Leadership

AL
Alan Bruford
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Alan B••••••
Trustee
AN
Andrew L••••
Trustee
EL
Elizabeth A••• B••••••
Trustee
JA
Jayne G••••••••••••••
Trustee
RO
Robert L•••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Major roads across Colchester set to close for running event this weekend - Colchester Gazette
May 2026
www.gazette-news.co.uk
Colchester Zoological Society named one of top attractions in England - Colchester Gazette
May 2026
www.gazette-news.co.uk
Colchester Zoo to host after-hours SEND Fest - Colchester Gazette
Apr 2026
www.gazette-news.co.uk
Popular indoor attraction reopens at Colchester Zoo with huge upgrades - Colchester Gazette
Mar 2026
www.gazette-news.co.uk
Bus carries conservation message and new connections for Colchester Zoological Society - First Bus UK News
Mar 2026
news.firstbus.co.uk
Colchester Zoo's last lion put to sleep after health decline - BBC
Mar 2026
www.bbc.com
Zoo announces death of two 'truly irreplaceable' animals - East Anglian Daily Times
Mar 2026
www.eadt.co.uk
Colchester Zoo's last sea lions die after reaching old age - BBC
Mar 2026
www.bbc.com
Colchester Zoo confirms death of sea lion with 'special sparkle' - BBC
Feb 2026
www.bbc.com
Wildlife photographer launches competition with Colchester Zoo - Great British Life
Jan 2026
www.greatbritishlife.co.uk
Form filed
£4.4M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£0.2M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£1.3M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£0.2M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other environment in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Colchester Zoological Society This page 76 £4.4 million 100%
Bronte Youth & Community Centre 89 £1.9 million 100%
Freshwater Habitats Trust 89 £2.8 million 99%
Forest of Dean Crossroads Caring for Carers 89 £1.9 million 100%
Thames21 Limited 89 £3.2 million 94%
New Economics Foundation 88 £5.0 million 95%
The Naval Children's Charity 87 £1.5 million 96%
The Lifescape Project Limited 87 £1.1 million 94%
Age Concern Bromley 87 £2.2 million 99%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
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
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 23, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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.