Animal Lifeline
Rescue and re-homes abandoned dogs and puppies, provides veterinary care and kennelling.
Activities & Mission
Rescue and re-homes abandoned dogs and puppies, provides veterinary care and kennelling.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £298,023 | £436,451 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £357,861 | £463,395 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £795,471 | £375,215 | £375,215 | £721,361 | £721,361 | 6 / 6 |
| 2021 | £607,148 | £354,047 | £168,621 | £301,104 | £285,070 | 8 / 6 |
| 2020 | £318,652 | £320,678 | 0 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Animal Lifeline
What does Animal Lifeline do?
Rescue and re-homes abandoned dogs and puppies, provides veterinary care and kennelling.
How much income did Animal Lifeline report in 2024?
Animal Lifeline reported total income of £298k and reported expenditure of £436k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Animal Lifeline?
Animal Lifeline has a program ratio of 47.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Animal Lifeline registered as a charity?
Animal Lifeline was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 October 1994 as charity number 1041362. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Animal Lifeline?
Animal Lifeline is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Animal Lifeline operate?
Animal Lifeline operates across 3 areas: Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester and Staffordshire.
Is Animal Lifeline a registered charity?
Yes — Animal Lifeline is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1041362.
Details
Leek Road
Cellarhead
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST9 0DG
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