MARWELL WILDLIFE
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £394,865 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a reduction from the £841,254 deficit in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, total income grew by 6% to £12.4 million, while the charity maintained free reserves of £2,773,084, which equates to 2.6 months of operating expenditure. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Free reserves (excluding fixed assets financed by our long-term bank loan from the designated fixed asset reserve) stood at £2,773k equivalent to 2.6 months operating expenditure (2023: £2,791k, 2.7 months).” — page 12
“The company owns 100% of the issued share capital of Marwell Services Limited (company number 00960582), a company incorporated in England and Wales which carries on the business of retail shops and ancillary services.” — page 41
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Laura Read — Chief Executive
- Frank McCaffrey — Chairman
- Dr Will Justice — Zoological Director
- Paul Brannan — Finance Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Francis McCaffreychair
- Adrian Digby Neal
- Andrew John Warren
- Charles Edward Whittington
- Diane Walkington
- Jacqueline Wearn
- Kirsteen Brodie Leith Hook
- Naomi Elise Mellor
- Robert James Christie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £12.4m | £12.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £11.7m | £12.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £12.5m | £12.9m |
| 31/12/2021 | £11.0m | £10.4m |
| 31/12/2020 | £8.3m | £10.7m |
Common questions
Is MARWELL WILDLIFE financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £394,865 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a reduction from the £841,254 deficit in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, total income grew by 6% to £12.4 million, while the charity maintained free reserves of £2,773,084, which equates to 2.6 months of operating expenditure. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Who funds MARWELL WILDLIFE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MARWELL WILDLIFE as a grant recipient include THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST, MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 3 | £177k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 2 | £326k |
| THE DRW FOUNDATION | 2 | £309k |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £15k |
| King Charles III Charitable Fund | 1 | — |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| THE FEDERATION OF GROUNDWORK TRUSTS | 1 | £172k |
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | 1 | £91k |