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animal free research uk

The charity supports the general public. Animal Free Research UK is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Previously known as Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research (261096) and now operating as Animal Free Research UK (1146896) following incorporation on 1 Oct 2013.The Objects of the Charity are the prevention of the suffering of animals and the advancement of human health, by the promotion of and funding of human-relevant replacements to the use of animals in scientific and medical experimentation.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,445,123
Latest Expenditure
£1,319,007

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 72.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 28.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,414,306
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £10,070
Investments £20,747
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £962,186
Raising Funds £356,821
Governance £19,143
Grants to Institutions £154,778
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£1,445,123£1,319,007£962,186£2,405,478£1,822,59615 / 0
2023£1,539,316£1,397,250£1,057,797£2,279,872£1,633,39816 / 0
2022£1,408,763£1,049,058£758,090£2,140,606£1,237,69312 / 0
2021£1,505,965£720,166£462,066£1,782,651£959,4799 / 0
2020£675,807£1,095,365£1,086,710£2,173,307£787,5297 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers