Big Life UK
Analysis
Big Life UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lingfield. It was registered in October 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Big Life UK reported income of £129k and spending of £178k, spending 138% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £143k to £129k (-9.7%), an average of -2.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Big Life UK sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include RSPCA East Berkshire Branch (£128k), World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade (£129k) and Burnie's Foundation (£127k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| RSPCA East Berkshire Branch | East Sussex | £128k |
| World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade | London | £129k |
| Burnie's Foundation | London | £127k |
| St Francis Dogs Home | Newquay | £129k |