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The Howletts Wild Animal Trust

The advancement and promotion for the public benefit of education and useful knowledge in relation to the science of zoology, the preservaion and exhibition of living animals and in particular a) The preservation and exhibition of wild animals in danger of extinction; b) The conservation of wildlife habitats; c) The maintenance and expansion of breeding groups

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Activities & Mission

The advancement and promotion for the public benefit of education and useful knowledge in relation to the science of zoology, the preservaion and exhibition of living animals and in particular a) The preservation and exhibition of wild animals in danger of extinction; b) The conservation of wildlife habitats; c) The maintenance and expansion of breeding groups

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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

Latest Income
£30,799,403
Latest Expenditure
£30,081,031

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 57.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 43.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £117,160
Charitable Activities £12,053,163
Other Trading £18,169,104
Investments £0
Other Income £459,976

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,160,681
Raising Funds £12,920,350
Governance £257,274
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£30,799,403
£30,081,031£17,160,681£220,288£3,100,000624 / 624
2024
£26,963,657
£26,944,226£14,884,815-£498,084£2,500,000607 / 623
2023
£24,288,072
£25,316,253£13,680,853-£517,515£2,500,000557 / 405
2022
£22,878,036
£22,508,261£11,985,014£510,666£2,500,000384 / 321
2021
£22,407,717
£20,546,195£11,480,804£140,891£2,500,000357 / 368

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Howletts Wild Animal Trust

What does The Howletts Wild Animal Trust do?

The advancement and promotion for the public benefit of education and useful knowledge in relation to the science of zoology, the preservaion and exhibition of living animals and in particular a) The preservation and exhibition of wild animals in danger of extinction; b) The conservation of wildlife habitats; c) The maintenance and expansion of breeding groups

How much income did The Howletts Wild Animal Trust report in 2025?

The Howletts Wild Animal Trust reported total income of £30.80m and reported expenditure of £30.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Howletts Wild Animal Trust registered as a charity?

The Howletts Wild Animal Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 2003 as charity number 1100845. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Howletts Wild Animal Trust?

The Howletts Wild Animal Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Howletts Wild Animal Trust operate?

The Howletts Wild Animal Trust operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Howletts Wild Animal Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Howletts Wild Animal Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100845.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 November 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4002371
Charity Number
1100845

Trustees

DAMIAN ASPINALL
Guy James Michael Farley
HEATHER FRANCES BLACKMAN
Tansy Aspinall

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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Published Reports

STATEMENT OF INQUIRY