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Animal Health Trust

Also known as: A H T

The Animal Health Trust is dedicated to reducing suffering in animals by increasing the understanding of how to prevent and treat animal diseases. We do this by the provision of clinical and diagnostic services and research and educational work. The results of our studies are disseminated, thereby improving animal welfare on a world-wide basis.

Activities & Mission

The Animal Health Trust is dedicated to reducing suffering in animals by increasing the understanding of how to prevent and treat animal diseases. We do this by the provision of clinical and diagnostic services and research and educational work. The results of our studies are disseminated, thereby improving animal welfare on a world-wide basis.

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
£15,626,000
Latest Expenditure
£17,459,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 85% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample: 98). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 51% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,368,000
Charitable Activities £10,910,000
Other Trading £328,000
Investments £20,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £16,379,000
Raising Funds £848,000
Governance £515,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £232,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2018.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2018
£15,626,000
£17,459,000£16,379,000£5,738,000£770,000263 / 12
2017
£14,558,000
£16,450,000£15,304,000£6,947,000£1,400,000282 / 20
2016
£15,748,000
£15,862,000£14,871,000£8,706,000£3,300,000270 / 20
2015
£17,038,000
£14,936,000£13,808,000£11,840,000£4,769,000246 / 20
2014
£14,169,000
£13,895,000£12,762,000£9,154,000£1,714,000234 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Animal Health Trust

What does Animal Health Trust do?

The Animal Health Trust is dedicated to reducing suffering in animals by increasing the understanding of how to prevent and treat animal diseases. We do this by the provision of clinical and diagnostic services and research and educational work. The results of our studies are disseminated, thereby improving animal welfare on a world-wide basis.

How much income did Animal Health Trust report in 2018?

Animal Health Trust reported total income of £15.63m and reported expenditure of £17.46m for the financial year ending 2018, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Animal Health Trust?

Animal Health Trust has a program ratio of 104.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample of 98 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Animal Health Trust registered as a charity?

Animal Health Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 1966 as charity number 209642. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Animal Health Trust?

Animal Health Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is HRH THE PRINCESS ROYAL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Animal Health Trust operate?

Animal Health Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Animal Health Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Animal Health Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209642.

Details

Address
11TH FLOOR LANDMARK
ST PETERS SQUARE
1 OXFORD STREET
MANCHESTER
M1 4PB
Registration Date
24 April 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
209642
Charity Number
209642

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Trustees

HRH THE PRINCESS ROYAL Chair
Humphrey Salwey CBE TD DL
Also governs 1 other charity
James Crowhurst
Also governs 2 other charities
JEFF WHALLEY
PETER HARVEY LOCKE
Professor David Haig
Professor Kevin Thomas Morley
Rachel Flynn
Also governs 1 other charity
RONNIE IRVING B.COM C.A
SIR JOHN DAMIAN SPURLING KCVO OBE
STEVE SHORE
THE LORD KIRKHAM CVO
Also governs 1 other charity
Thomas Richard Scott

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • A H T

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