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Animal Concern Cumbria

We are an animal rescue and rehoming charity, operating within and around Cumbria. We aim to help neglected or unwanted animals, and to arrange for the provision of good homes for them. It is our policy never to put down an animal except where legally required or on the advice of a veterinary surgeon.

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Activities & Mission

We are an animal rescue and rehoming charity, operating within and around Cumbria. We aim to help neglected or unwanted animals, and to arrange for the provision of good homes for them. It is our policy never to put down an animal except where legally required or on the advice of a veterinary surgeon.

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
£141,973
Latest Expenditure
£337,947

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £558,233
Charitable Activities £373
Other Trading £6,488
Investments £18,888
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £322,120
Raising Funds £1,138
Governance £0
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Samuel and Freda Parkinson Charitable Trust (organisation 327749)
  • Asset transfer in in 2017 — Animal Concern Cumbria (organisation 513091)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£141,973
£337,9470 / 30
2023
£583,982
£323,258£322,120£2,865,677£2,865,67710 / 13
2022
£80,613
£152,8010 / 20
2021
£871,842
£152,686£147,291£2,677,366£2,677,3665 / 3
2020
£1,250,588
£188,008£154,780£1,956,801£275,0006 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Animal Concern Cumbria

What does Animal Concern Cumbria do?

We are an animal rescue and rehoming charity, operating within and around Cumbria. We aim to help neglected or unwanted animals, and to arrange for the provision of good homes for them. It is our policy never to put down an animal except where legally required or on the advice of a veterinary surgeon.

How much income did Animal Concern Cumbria report in 2024?

Animal Concern Cumbria reported total income of £142k and reported expenditure of £338k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Animal Concern Cumbria registered as a charity?

Animal Concern Cumbria was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 April 2015 as charity number 1161354. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Animal Concern Cumbria?

Animal Concern Cumbria is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jennifer McGill. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Animal Concern Cumbria operate?

Animal Concern Cumbria operates across 4 areas: Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire and Northumberland.

Is Animal Concern Cumbria a registered charity?

Yes — Animal Concern Cumbria is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161354.

Details

Address
Animal Concern Cumbria
The Mary Irwin Centre
EGREMONT
Cumbria
CA22 2UA
Registration Date
21 April 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5048789
Charity Number
1161354

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Trustees

Jennifer McGill Chair
David Hallett
Ian Hodgson
Margaret Janice Heaslip

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