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Tropical Biology Association

Registered charity 1116111 Registered since 2006

Operates: Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, France, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia

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Board DNA

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5
trustees on the board
5.6y median 2y
average tenure
20y
longest tenure
1
trustees past 6 years
7.3y
average years in governance
5 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
4
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 5Environment/conservation/heritage 5

Commercial experience

Education 4Professional services 2Arts and leisure 1

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Contact

Websitewww.tropical-biology.org
Emailtba@tropical-biology.org
Phone01223336619
AddressTropical Biology Association, David Attenborough Building, Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QZ

Finances

£730,742 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£450,462£304,105
2022£408,612£416,222
2023£559,003£479,523
2024£484,094£436,731
2025£730,742£555,777

What it does

What

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Who

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How

Sponsors Or Undertakes ResearchOther Charitable Activities

Charitable objects

3. OBJECTSThe objects for which the Company is established are to advance public education and to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and sustainable management of the natural environment in regions with high biodiversity. We will do this through building capacity relating to the ecology, conservation and management of tropical and other biodiverse-rich ecosystems by the following means: (a) establishing, supporting and carrying-out demand-driven programs in education and research;(b) building the capacity of institutions responsible for teaching, conservation and research;(c) maintaining a global network; and(d) carrying-out other general activities in the area of education, research and conservation of biodiversity.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 25 MAY 2006 as amended on 15 Feb 2024 as amended on 05 Mar 2024

Trustees (5)

5trustees
59median age
0aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

Tropical Biology Association Limited · 05827864 · Active

PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital) · incorporated 24/05/2006

4 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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