NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WALES LTD

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  2 PSCs ceased in last 24 months

  Significant control changed hands — see the Ownership section.

Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers

Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.

Accounting basis

FRS 102

Reporting scope

Consolidated group

Auditor

Sage & Company Business Advisors Ltd

Audit opinion

Unqualified (clean)

Going concern

Affirmed

“In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the National Zoological Society of Wales's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.”

Group structure

1. NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WALES LTD · parent
   1. Zoological Society of Wales Trading Company Limited 100% · United Kingdom · Sale of zoological goods and souvenirs

Significant events

• “The 2024 Annual Report outlines a year of continued progress for the Zoo across its strategic aims, delivering meaningful improvements in animal welfare, conservation, education, visitor engagement, financial stability, and community partnerships.”
• “Significant improvements were made to animal facilities, including renovations to the reptile house, enhanced housing for gibbons, and the initiation of fencing upgrades for the Sumatran tigers.”
• “Support for in situ conservation projects expanded, with continued collaboration with global partners and the addition of Proyecto Titi.”
• “Educational impact grew by 98% compared to the previous year, reaching over 34,000 people through formal and informal programmes.”
• “Despite weather-related infrastructure issues, visitor numbers remained stable, with a 6% increase recorded in June.”
• “The Zoo ended the year in a strong cash position (£1.43M), despite a year-end deficit of £101,390.”
• “Volunteer engagement rose significantly, with 66 volunteers contributing over 5,400 hours and high satisfaction scores (9.7/10).”
• “The formal closure of the Zoological Society of Wales Association was completed, consolidating operations under NZSW. Strategic planning continued under new leadership, with priorities set for 2025 and beyond.”

Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers

Filings

14

last 12 months

Capital events

0

last 24 months

Officers appointed

0

last 12 months

Officers resigned

2

last 12 months

Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.

• Turnover

  +9.4%

  £2,258,784 → £2,471,274

• Cash

  -7.9%

  £1,554,611 → £1,431,277

• Net assets

  -2%

  £5,074,762 → £4,973,371

• Employees

  -10.4%

  48 → 43

• Operating profit

  -952.3%

  £22,210 → -£189,291

• Profit before tax

  -264.2%

  £61,756 → -£101,390

• Wages

  +9.5%

  £1,187,061 → £1,300,110

Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. Periods don't have to be exactly 12 months apart — a long or short period (typical around incorporation or year-end changes) will distort the comparison. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers