THE LITTLE ZOO
Advancing the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment, in particular the conservation of exotic animals and their habitats, educating the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among such animals
Objects
A) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, IN PARTICULAR THE CONSERVATION OF EXOTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS. B)TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS EXOTIC ANIMALS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR ANIMALS WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG SUCH ANIMALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus and retained substantial funds, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £113,295. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of at least 12 months' expenditure and confirm that this level has been maintained throughout the year. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources expected for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Wolf encounters remain the greatest source of income for the charity and have accounted for 88% of the charity's income” — page 4
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least 12 month’s expenditure.” — page 4
“Educational services to visitors were provided by Mr G Emery during the year. The amount paid to him for these services was £47,099” — page 13
“The charity operates from property in which Mr G R Emery, a trustee of the charity, has an interest. A formal agreement is in place for the maintenance and use of the property by the charity. No rent was charged to the charity in respect of the property.” — page 5
“Educational services to visitors were provided by Mr G Emery during the year. The amount paid to him for these services was £47,099 (2022 £40,108. The cost of the services has been recouped from visitor fees.” — page 13
“The charity operates from property in which Mr G R Emery, a trustee of the charity, has an interest. A formal agreement is in place for the maintenance and use of the property by the charity. No rent was charged to the charity in respect of the property.” — page 5
“Educational services to visitors were provided by Mr G Emery during the year. The amount paid to him for these services was £47,099 (2022 £40,108. The cost of the services has been recouped from visitor fees.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- GARY ROBERT EMERY
- MARION LOUISE LLEWELLYN
- Oliver Barrington
- SEBASTIAN MILLER MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £144k | £126k |
| 31/08/2024 | £127k | £115k |
| 31/08/2023 | £134k | £110k |
| 31/08/2022 | £120k | £97k |
| 31/08/2021 | £55k | £56k |
Common questions
Is THE LITTLE ZOO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus and retained substantial funds, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £113,295. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of at least 12 months' expenditure and confirm that this level has been maintained throughout the year. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources expected for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.