THE COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK CONSERVATION TRUST
To promote the conservation, preservation and restoration for the public benefit of the world's animal, bird, fish and plant life and its industrial, urban, natural and marine environmentsof ecological or scientific importance, and its natural rescources;To advance the education of the public in natural history, environmental studies, ecology and conservation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that expenditure exceeded income by £63,639, resulting in a significant drop in cash reserves from £143,163 to £79,524. The charity relies heavily on a principal donor, Cotswold Wildlife Park Ltd, which reduced its contribution from £210,000 to £20,000 in the current year. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that the charity is adequately funded to meet its commitments and has a commitment for continued financial support.
What the accounts disclose
“We aim to have sufficient funds available at any one time to cover at least six months of known commitments.” — page 21
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/08/2018)
Trustees
- REGGIE HEYWORTHchair
- JAMIE CRAIG
- Stuart Fox
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £77k | £140k |
| 31/03/2024 | £266k | £194k |
| 31/03/2023 | £161k | £149k |
| 31/03/2022 | £112k | £80k |
| 31/03/2021 | £115k | £104k |
Common questions
Is THE COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK CONSERVATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that expenditure exceeded income by £63,639, resulting in a significant drop in cash reserves from £143,163 to £79,524. The charity relies heavily on a principal donor, Cotswold Wildlife Park Ltd, which reduced its contribution from £210,000 to £20,000 in the current year. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that the charity is adequately funded to meet its commitments and has a commitment for continued financial support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.