MARWELL WILDLIFE
To advance the education of the public and to promote the conservation of biological and other natural resources; in particular by but not limited to the provision of public education, scientific study, and the restoration and maintenance of endangered animals, plants and habitats in both protective and natural environments.
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
In the news
- Marwell Wildlife hosts screening of The People's Emergency Briefing
- Win a family day out at Marwell Wildlife
- Rachael's internship with Grevy's Zebra Trust & Marwell Wildlife
- Marwell Wildlife appoints Polymedia as PR and communications partner
- Joy as Marwell Wildlife welcomes birth of rare okapi calf
- Marwell Wildlife developing drones to monitor endangered species in the wild
- Marwell Wildlife using drones to help protect endangered species
- Marwell Wildlife appeals for donations to support newborn giraffe
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: MARWELL SERVICES LIMITED Companies House 00960582
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01355272
- Turnover: £4.2m
- Profit before tax: £197k
- Donated/gift-aided to the charity: £250k
- 1,501,661
“Distributions to parent charity under gift aid”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Laura Read — Chief Executive
- Frank McCaffrey — Chairman
- Dr Will Justice — Zoological Director
- Paul Brannan — Finance Director
Company officers (Companies House)
- CHRISTIE, Robert James on trustee list
- HOOK, Kirsteen Brodie Leith on trustee list
- WHITTINGTON, Edward on trustee list
- WEARN, Jacqueline on trustee list
- MELLOR, Naomi Elise on trustee list
- TONGE, Simon Jonathan not on trustee list
- NEAL, Adrian Digby on trustee list
- WALKINGTON, Diane on trustee list
- WARREN, Andrew on trustee list
- MCCAFFREY, Francis on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
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?
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. 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, CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE RICHARD KIRKMAN TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 2 | £369k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £63k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £14k |
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | — |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £376k |
| LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED | 1 | £284k |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £183k |
Charities like this
- SHALDON WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
- THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
- THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION
- THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF EAST ANGLIA LIMITED
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS
- ESSEX WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARWELL WILDLIFE | £12.4m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| SHALDON WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED | £293k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST | £9.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION | £2.0m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | unclear | 3.1% | no doubt |
| THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF EAST ANGLIA LIMITED | £6.2m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS | £195.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |