National Zoological Society Of Wales
Also known as: Zoological Society of Wales, Trades as the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Welsh Mountain Zoo
Owning and managing Zoological Gardens providing education and conservation benefits. Involvement in and/or management of in-situ and ex-situ projects in Wales and abroad. Providing education services. Providing training and relevant work experience opportunities.
Activities & Mission
Owning and managing Zoological Gardens providing education and conservation benefits. Involvement in and/or management of in-situ and ex-situ projects in Wales and abroad. Providing education services. Providing training and relevant work experience opportunities.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 37% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Education 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,697,223 | £2,798,613 | £2,453,765 | £4,973,371 | £3,736,001 | 43 / 66 |
| 2023 | £2,617,468 | £2,555,712 | £2,266,656 | £5,074,762 | £3,800,985 | 48 / 38 |
| 2022 | £2,592,735 | £2,497,386 | £2,125,419 | £5,013,006 | £3,699,511 | 53 / 43 |
| 2021 | £2,846,367 | £2,084,119 | £1,792,460 | £4,917,657 | £3,565,071 | 49 / 50 |
| 2020 | £2,381,457 | £1,673,743 | £1,498,814 | £4,155,409 | £2,765,463 | 49 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about National Zoological Society Of Wales
What does National Zoological Society Of Wales do?
Owning and managing Zoological Gardens providing education and conservation benefits. Involvement in and/or management of in-situ and ex-situ projects in Wales and abroad. Providing education services. Providing training and relevant work experience opportunities.
How much income did National Zoological Society Of Wales report in 2024?
National Zoological Society Of Wales reported total income of £2.70m and reported expenditure of £2.80m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Zoological Society Of Wales?
National Zoological Society Of Wales has a program ratio of 91.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Zoological Society Of Wales registered as a charity?
National Zoological Society Of Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 1983 as charity number 514108. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs National Zoological Society Of Wales?
National Zoological Society Of Wales is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Jackson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Zoological Society Of Wales operate?
National Zoological Society Of Wales operates across 4 areas: Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Gwynedd.
Is National Zoological Society Of Wales a registered charity?
Yes — National Zoological Society Of Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 514108.
Details
WELSH MOUNTAIN ZOO
OLD HIGHWAY
COLWYN BAY
CONWY
LL28 5UY
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Also Known As
- Zoological Society of Wales
- Trades as the Welsh Mountain Zoo
- Welsh Mountain Zoo
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated