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Animals Asia Foundation

Also known as: Animals Asia

Animals Asia is devoted to ending the barbaric practice of bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals in China and Vietnam. We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change. Particular emphasis is on ending bear bile farming, ending the trade in dogs and cats for meat and improving the welfare of captive animals in zoos and safari parks.

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Activities & Mission

Animals Asia is devoted to ending the barbaric practice of bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals in China and Vietnam. We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change. Particular emphasis is on ending bear bile farming, ending the trade in dogs and cats for meat and improving the welfare of captive animals in zoos and safari parks.

Grants

Animals Asia Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£4,384,279
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training, animals and the environment, conservation, or heritage

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£4,744,407
Latest Expenditure
£4,384,279

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 56.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 61.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 39.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,741,336
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £3,071
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,683,550
Raising Funds £1,700,171
Governance £22,912
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £558

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,744,407
£4,384,279£2,683,550£2,137,482£2,137,48227 / 150
2024
£6,017,178
£5,590,587£3,776,924£1,777,354£1,777,35426 / 185
2023
£6,063,337
£6,418,169£4,080,160£1,350,763£1,350,76330 / 117
2022
£4,952,634
£3,976,240£2,490,817£1,705,595£1,705,59530 / 117
2021
£3,971,230
£3,824,113£2,702,581£729,201£729,20127 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Animals Asia Foundation

What does Animals Asia Foundation do?

Animals Asia is devoted to ending the barbaric practice of bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals in China and Vietnam. We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change. Particular emphasis is on ending bear bile farming, ending the trade in dogs and cats for meat and improving the welfare of captive animals in zoos and safari parks.

How much income did Animals Asia Foundation report in 2025?

Animals Asia Foundation reported total income of £4.74m and reported expenditure of £4.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Animals Asia Foundation registered as a charity?

Animals Asia Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 June 2001 as charity number 1086903. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Animals Asia Foundation?

Animals Asia Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Animals Asia Foundation operate?

Animals Asia Foundation operates across 3 areas: China, Hong Kong and Vietnam.

Is Animals Asia Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Animals Asia Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086903.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
5 June 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3981185
Charity Number
1086903

Trustees

Anne Collier
JILL ROBINSON
Nicola Field
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Animals Asia

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9 November 2026
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