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The Wildheart Trust

Also known as: Isle of Wight Zoo

The Trust is dedicated to engaging, involving and empowering people from both the heart and the head. Objects are to advance:- animal welfare and conservation, the education of the public in animal welfare and conservation, environmental protection, to promote and participate in science-based research projects to assist the survival of endangered species

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Activities & Mission

The Trust is dedicated to engaging, involving and empowering people from both the heart and the head. Objects are to advance:- animal welfare and conservation, the education of the public in animal welfare and conservation, environmental protection, to promote and participate in science-based research projects to assist the survival of endangered species

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,965,229
Latest Expenditure
£2,354,622

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 57.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 72.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 28.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £635,496
Charitable Activities £1,643,634
Other Trading £665,106
Investments £11,525
Other Income £9,468

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,699,148
Raising Funds £655,474
Governance £17,772
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
£2,965,229
£2,354,622£1,699,148£1,904,513£758,25946 / 60
2024
£2,131,762
£1,919,889£1,336,309£1,293,906£257,96449 / 50
2023
£1,719,538
£1,823,763£1,252,524£1,082,033£180,78744 / 50
2022
£1,587,997
£1,765,175£1,257,879£1,186,258£368,40347 / 20
2021
£1,835,661
£1,425,978£1,088,398£1,363,436£354,44338 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wildheart Trust

What does The Wildheart Trust do?

The Trust is dedicated to engaging, involving and empowering people from both the heart and the head. Objects are to advance:- animal welfare and conservation, the education of the public in animal welfare and conservation, environmental protection, to promote and participate in science-based research projects to assist the survival of endangered species

How much income did The Wildheart Trust report in 2025?

The Wildheart Trust reported total income of £2.97m and reported expenditure of £2.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wildheart Trust registered as a charity?

The Wildheart Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 January 2017 as charity number 1171144. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Wildheart Trust?

The Wildheart Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wildheart Trust operate?

The Wildheart Trust operates across 3 areas: India, Madagascar and England And Wales.

Is The Wildheart Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Wildheart Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171144.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 January 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5082136
Charity Number
1171144

Trustees

Helen Elizabeth King
Joanne Elisabeth Bootle
Mark Jonathan Henry
Neil Cummings
Rebecca Heather Denny
Vicky Andrea Hsu

Also Known As

  • Isle of Wight Zoo

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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