THE NORTH OF ENGLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Registration #306077 · Registered
www.chesterzoo.orgt.owen@chesterzoo.org
THE NORTH OF ENGLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY CH2 1LH
To develop a substantial, expanding role in the conservation of global biodiversity and habitat enrichments and to support this through sustainable commercial activities, including managing Chester Zoo as a world class visitor attraction.Further details can be obtained via our Annual Report for 2021.
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About THE NORTH OF ENGLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
THE NORTH OF ENGLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 306077). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE NORTH OF ENGLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY reported a total income of £63,134,000 and total expenditure of £60,920,000, a spending ratio of 96% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE NORTH OF ENGLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: To develop a substantial, expanding role in the conservation of global biodiversity and habitat enrichments and to support this through sustainable commercial activities, including managing Chester Zoo as a world class visitor attraction.Further details can be obtained via our Annual Report for 2021. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE NORTH OF ENGLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 96.5% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £63,134,000 | £60,920,000 | 96% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026