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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.

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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.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Dudley

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,563,725
Latest Expenditure
£6,097,790

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 75.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 21% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 26.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% 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

Donations & Legacies £748,628
Charitable Activities £3,975,794
Other Trading £1,730,419
Investments £108,884
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,616,578
Raising Funds £1,481,212
Governance £121,149
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£6,563,725
£6,097,790£4,616,578£6,998,301£5,821,270123 / 38
2023
£5,934,308
£5,886,980£4,428,862£6,532,366£5,415,993129 / 16
2022
£5,828,640
£5,426,831£4,055,419£6,485,038£5,441,685121 / 0
2021
£6,068,986
£4,388,217£3,354,866£6,083,229£5,058,458108 / 0
2020
£4,208,121
£4,105,205£3,351,862£4,402,460£2,234,253106 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited reported total income of £6.56m and reported expenditure of £6.10m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 70.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 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 12 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.

Details

Address
Dudley Zoo Offices
Castle Hill
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 4QF
Registration Date
7 February 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
507221
Charity Number
507221

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Trustees

DAVID SPARKS OBE Chair
Alan Taylor
ANDREA GODDARD
ANDREW JAMES TAYLOR
KIM FULLER
Michael John Evans
Pamela Ann Batson
PETER JOHN SILVER
PHILIP IAN LOVEDAY
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Philip James Tart
STEPHEN PAUL WOOLLARD
STEVEN KEITH VINCENT

Sectors & Classifications

Facilities Leisure

Also Known As

  • Dudley Zoo and Castle
  • Dudley Zoological Gardens

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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