The Magic of Life Trust
Analysis
The Magic of Life Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Aberystwyth. It was registered in January 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Magic of Life Trust reported income of £260k and spending of £219k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £136k to £260k (+91%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 47%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Magic of Life Trust sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Stort Valley Branch (£260k), The Ginger Cat House Rescue (£262k) and The Cairn Terrier Relief Fund (£260k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Trust oversees the running of The Magic Life Butterfly House in Aberystwyth. The Butterfly House is an educational centre open to the public from Easter through to the end of October. Educational tours and talks are given throughout the day focussing on biodiversity and rain forests. A key aim is to spark an interest in nature. The Trust also owns a collection of over 800 rare plants.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Stort Valley Branch | Harlow | £260k |
| The Ginger Cat House Rescue | Worcester Park | £262k |
| The Cairn Terrier Relief Fund | Consett | £260k |
| Angels 4 Dogs Rescue | Birchington | £262k |