The Howletts Wild Animal Trust
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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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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Howletts Wild Animal Trust has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL TRUST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL TRUST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Trustpilot
So after fighting this for months they refunded me 50%. So basically charged me £45 for a day out. Rip off. I’d rather have kept my ticket than be refunded half. They said I’d agreed o this. I did not. You’ve nothing to say I did. They’ve conned me big time - twice now. They are money grabbing. I’ve reported them to Trading Standards.What have you done? You’ve ruined what was to your visitors a great day out!!Why have you cut the safari well short? No longer can you see the giraffe, zebra, white deer. the babies, hyenas….the wonderful views which go on for miles across the fields out to sea…. All that’s left is a very long walk around the park seeing barely a thing!I’m an annual ticket holder £90 and I WONT be again. The safari was why I went there. Now it’s virtually gone. What’s left is pointless. I know you say it’s not a zoo but when you walk past countless animal enclosures and see nothing, the safari made up for it. You always saw animals. Lots of animals. It was the only way you could see my favourites (giraffe) and I used to get amazing photos. Now without that, what’s left? Nothing! Oh your staff said you could pay for a personal safari, is that what’s this is about - Money? If people don’t like the long safari, personally the short one is pointless - you don’t see a lot. The monkeys never venture outside in the part you drive past, in 2 years how many times have I seen the spectacle bears and wolves? All you see now is the giant Guinea pigs and deer - boring and pointless. Do a short one for the people who said it’s bumpy and cold and bring back the normal length one. It’s a safari not a luxury coach trip!You've conned me into buying an annual ticket and then took away the main attraction which incidentally is still on your website as included in the annual ticket price. You fail to say you’ve changed it completely. I left there straight after the safari today. I won’t be returning. I’ve used my annual ticket twice! The other t
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Frequently asked questions about The Howletts Wild Animal Trust
The Howletts Wild Animal Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Hythe, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £27M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 1 community review with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 1 review.
Based on official filings, The Howletts Wild Animal Trust has £27M in annual revenue. It allocates 55% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
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 The Howletts Wild Animal Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2003.
The Howletts Wild Animal Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
The Howletts Wild Animal Trust's registered charity number is 1100845. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Howletts Wild Animal Trust is located in Hythe, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
The Howletts Wild Animal Trust is based in Hythe in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Howletts Wild Animal Trust
- What is The Howletts Wild Animal Trust?
- The Howletts Wild Animal Trust is a education charitable company based in Hythe, United Kingdom. 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
- When was The Howletts Wild Animal Trust founded?
- The Howletts Wild Animal Trust was founded in 2003.
- Where is The Howletts Wild Animal Trust located?
- Headquartered in Hythe, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Howletts Wild Animal Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £27 million. 55% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Howletts Wild Animal Trust trustworthy?
- The Howletts Wild Animal Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Howletts Wild Animal Trust's website?
- https://www.aspinallfoundation.org
- Are donations to The Howletts Wild Animal Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.