THE PARROT ZOO TRUST
To relieve the suffering of parrots and other exotic birds and animals who are in need of care and attention and to advance the education of the general public in all matters concerning parrots, similar exotic birds, and animals
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £94,947 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income increasing to £1,340,130. The trustees' report notes that at year-end the charity held no reserves, although a legacy received post-year-end replenished them, and the auditor confirmed the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee in the organisation receives more than £60,000 per annum in remuneration.” — page 10
“At year end, the Charity didn't hold any Reserves.” — page 7
“Keith May is a director and share holder of Keith May Accounting Services Ltd. They provide bookkeeping and accounting services to the charity and during the year, they received renumeration of £1,500 for this.” — page 28
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/03/2018)
Trustees
- Jonathan James Mansfieldchair
- Andrew Peter Kille
- David Kime
- Emma Green
- John Roper
- Keith Gavin May
- William Downing
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.3m | £1.7m |
| 30/06/2021 | £942k | £967k |
Common questions
Is THE PARROT ZOO TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £94,947 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income increasing to £1,340,130. The trustees' report notes that at year-end the charity held no reserves, although a legacy received post-year-end replenished them, and the auditor confirmed the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dexter & Sharpe Audit Services Ltd.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE PARROT ZOO TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the up to £60,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 27/07/2023 | £593 | Armed Forces Day 2023 |
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £515 | Armed Forces Day Tea at the Park |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £404 | Armed Forces Day FY21/22 |
| UK government | 01/07/2020 | £53k | Covid-19 Zoo Support Fund Grant Parrot Zoo Trust Lincolnshire Wildlife Park |
Funders of similar charities
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- THE PARROT SOCIETY U K
- MOUSEHOLE WILD BIRD HOSPITAL AND SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
- THE BRITISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION
- HAWK CONSERVANCY TRUST LIMITED
- WILD WELFARE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PARROT ZOO TRUST | £1.3m | up to £60,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PARROT SOCIETY U K | £196k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOUSEHOLE WILD BIRD HOSPITAL AND SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £97k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAWK CONSERVANCY TRUST LIMITED | £2.6m | — | 0 | unclear | 10.5% | no doubt |