NOAH'S ARK ZOO FARM
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit for the year, with total income of £4,771,579 and total expenditure of £4,948,935. The trustees note that free reserves were negative at £266,111, partly due to deferred income from memberships and investment in new habitats, but confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Our medium-term ambition is to grow our free reserves to a level sufficient to cover at least 3 months of winter working capital requirements.” — page 11
“L Bush is a director and shareholder of Moatwell Holdings Ltd. During the year the Charity paid rent to Moatwell Holdings Ltd of £303,000 (2023: £223,883). Independent valuers were instructed to advise on the level of rent. L Bush was not part of this work or associated meetings.” — page 40
“J Taylor, trustee, paid the subsidiary company, Noah’s Ark Zoo Enterprises Ltd, £4,031 for an event at the zoo in June 2024. This was at market rate.” — page 41
“L Bush is a director and shareholder of Moatwell Holdings Ltd. During the year the Charity paid rent to Moatwell Holdings Ltd of £303,000 (2023: £223,883). Independent valuers were instructed to advise on the level of rent. L Bush was not part of this work or associated meetings.” — page 40
“J Taylor, trustee, paid the subsidiary company, Noah’s Ark Zoo Enterprises Ltd, £4,031 for an event at the zoo in June 2024. This was at market rate.” — page 41
“L Bush is a director and shareholder of Moatwell Holdings Ltd. During the year the Charity paid rent to Moatwell Holdings Ltd of £303,000 (2023: £223,883). Independent valuers were instructed to advise on the level of rent. L Bush was not part of this work or associated meetings.” — page 40
“J Taylor, trustee, paid the subsidiary company, Noah’s Ark Zoo Enterprises Ltd, £4,031 for an event at the zoo in June 2024. This was at market rate.” — page 41
“The trading activities, including the running of catering and retail activities are carried out through a wholly owned subsidiary, Noah’s Ark Zoo Enterprises Ltd.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Christopher Milnerchair
- Guy Walker
- Jacqueline Taylor
- NICOLA TALLETT
- Natasha Hannah Davies
- Terri Hill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £4.8m | £4.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £4.9m | £3.8m |
Common questions
Is NOAH'S ARK ZOO FARM financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit for the year, with total income of £4,771,579 and total expenditure of £4,948,935. The trustees note that free reserves were negative at £266,111, partly due to deferred income from memberships and investment in new habitats, but confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Albert Goodman LLP.