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The Frozen Ark Project

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1118044
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 20, 2007
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Worldwide

Address

Address
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
University of Nottingham
University Park
NOTTINGHAM
NG7 2RD

Contact

Activities

Collecting and preserving DNA, tissue and viable cells of endangered species from zoo and wild populations. Co-ordinating an International Consortium of Members. Creation of a database containing information about the collections of samples already collected worldwide. Carrying out a research programme on best methods of preserving materials.

Objects: A. To Promote The Conservation Of Bio-Diversity On The Planet For The Benefit Of The Public By:i. Collecting And Conserving Genetic Material In The UK From Endangered Non-Human Animals Worldwide.ii. Supporting The Establishment Of Genome Resource Banks Of Endangered Animals Worldwide.iii. Establishing Databases To Identify Where Genetic Materials Are Stored And To Identify Which Gene Pools Are In Need Of Collection And Preservation And The Time Scales Involved.iv. Providing A Source Of Genetic Materials To Combat The Loss Of Genetic Diversity In Conservation Efforts.b. To Advance The Education Of The Public By: I. Contributing To Scientific Knowledge By Carrying Out Research And Disseminating The Results To Discover The Best Methods Of Collecting And Storing Samples For The Long Term Preservation Of Tissue, Dna And Viable Cells Of Endangered Animals.ii. Providing Resources And Information From The Collection And Conservation Of Genetic Material For The Advancement Of Scientific Knowledge

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Accounts
June 30, 2025 £2,150 £7,313
June 30, 2024 £9,706 £22,795
Dec. 31, 2022 £40,961 £61,053 PDF
Dec. 31, 2021 £67,112 £65,565 PDF
Dec. 31, 2020 £64,938 £76,134 PDF

Trustees

Name Appointed
Professor Brendon Noble Sept. 30, 2014
Professor John Anthony Armour May 12, 2014
Professor Sara Goodacre April 21, 2021