DUDLEY ZOO DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Registered charity 507973 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

THE CHARITY WAS ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF DUDLEY ZOO AND TO ASSIST WITH THE FEEDING AND WELFARE OF THE ANIMALS AT THE ZOO

Objects

(A) THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE CHARITY KNOWN AS DUDLEY AND WEST MIDLANDS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY LIMITED BY WAY OF GIFT GRANT LOAN GUARANTEE OR SUCH OTHER FORM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL CONSIDER APPROPRIATE FOR THE MAINTENANCE EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ITS ZOO AND ITS OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. (!) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH THE SOCIETY AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCREATION DETERMINE.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£60k
Latest spending
£302k
Registered
1978
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total incoming resources increased significantly to £308,314, largely due to a £263,000 legacy, resulting in unrestricted funds of £277,320. The trustees consider the financial position to be sound and have prepared the statements on a going concern basis. The charity holds minimum reserves as a result of providing donations to the Zoo in accordance with its objectives.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations (including tax) (85% of income)
“In 2024 the income has benefitted from a legacy from one individual totalling £263,000.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: sufficient funds to maintain the trust as a going concern... hold minimum reserves as a result (held: £277k)
“The policy of the Trust is to retain sufficient funds to maintain the trust as a going concern. The Trust will provide donations to the Zoo in accordance with its objectives and will hold minimum reserves as a result.” — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Dudley

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£60k£302k
31/12/2024£308k£44k
31/12/2023£43k£43k
31/12/2022£45k£110k
31/12/2021£59k£59k

Common questions

Is DUDLEY ZOO DEVELOPMENT TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources increased significantly to £308,314, largely due to a £263,000 legacy, resulting in unrestricted funds of £277,320. The trustees consider the financial position to be sound and have prepared the statements on a going concern basis. The charity holds minimum reserves as a result of providing donations to the Zoo in accordance with its objectives. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.