Marwell Wildlife
Also known as: Marwell Preservation Trust Limited, Marwell Zoological Park
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.
Activities & Mission
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.
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.
Country
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 31% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample: 48). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Environment charities with income over £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £12,400,879 | £12,795,744 | £8,237,880 | £17,863,447 | £2,773,084 | 265 / 120 |
| 2023 | £11,705,745 | £12,546,999 | £8,123,034 | £18,258,312 | £17,916,551 | 253 / 116 |
| 2022 | £12,455,339 | £12,898,260 | £8,485,001 | £19,099,566 | £18,685,864 | 278 / 57 |
| 2021 | £11,035,707 | £10,415,241 | £7,030,666 | £19,542,487 | £19,207,492 | 196 / 134 |
| 2020 | £8,308,009 | £10,715,057 | £7,515,448 | £18,922,021 | £18,597,912 | 218 / 143 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Marwell Wildlife
What does Marwell Wildlife do?
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.
How much income did Marwell Wildlife report in 2024?
Marwell Wildlife reported total income of £12.40m and reported expenditure of £12.80m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Marwell Wildlife?
Marwell Wildlife has a program ratio of 66.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Marwell Wildlife registered as a charity?
Marwell Wildlife was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 1978 as charity number 275433. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs Marwell Wildlife?
Marwell Wildlife is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Francis McCaffrey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Marwell Wildlife operate?
Marwell Wildlife operates across 5 areas, including Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Kenya and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Marwell Wildlife a registered charity?
Yes — Marwell Wildlife is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275433.
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WINCHESTER
SO21 1JH
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Also Known As
- Marwell Preservation Trust Limited
- Marwell Zoological Park
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated