Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited
Also known as: Dudley Zoo and Castle, Dudley Zoological Gardens
The object of the Society is to operate a conservation based organisation for the benefit and education of our visitors to promote zooloogy, arboriculture, horticulture and botany.The purpose of Dudley Zoological Services is to create funds for the pursuit of the above objectives.
Activities & Mission
The object of the Society is to operate a conservation based organisation for the benefit and education of our visitors to promote zooloogy, arboriculture, horticulture and botany.The purpose of Dudley Zoological Services is to create funds for the pursuit of the above objectives.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 35% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,907,415 | £6,136,557 | £4,667,865 | £6,769,159 | £5,648,821 | 118 / 23 |
| 2024 | £6,563,725 | £6,097,790 | £4,616,578 | £6,998,301 | £5,821,270 | 123 / 38 |
| 2023 | £5,934,308 | £5,886,980 | £4,428,862 | £6,532,366 | £5,415,993 | 129 / 16 |
| 2022 | £5,828,640 | £5,426,831 | £4,055,419 | £6,485,038 | £5,441,685 | 121 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,068,986 | £4,388,217 | £3,354,866 | £6,083,229 | £5,058,458 | 108 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited
What does Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited do?
The object of the Society is to operate a conservation based organisation for the benefit and education of our visitors to promote zooloogy, arboriculture, horticulture and botany.The purpose of Dudley Zoological Services is to create funds for the pursuit of the above objectives.
How much income did Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited report in 2025?
Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited reported total income of £5.91m and reported expenditure of £6.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited?
Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited has a program ratio of 79.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited registered as a charity?
Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 February 1978 as charity number 507221. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited?
Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID SPARKS OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited operate?
Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited operates in Dudley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 507221.
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Other notable Facilities charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Dudley Zoo and Castle
- Dudley Zoological Gardens
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated