animals asia foundation

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. Animals Asia Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in York and operates in China, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.

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

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.

Fundraising

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Country

China Vietnam Hong Kong

Financial Information

Latest Income

£6,017,178

Latest Expenditure

£5,590,587

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 67.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 32.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,013,431

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £3,395

Investments £0

Other Income £352

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,776,924

Raising Funds £1,813,100

Governance £15,180

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £563

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£6,017,178	£5,590,587	£3,776,924	£1,777,354	£1,777,354	26 / 185
2023	£6,063,337	£6,418,169	£4,080,160	£1,350,763	£1,350,763	30 / 117
2022	£4,952,634	£3,976,240	£2,490,817	£1,705,595	£1,705,595	30 / 117
2021	£3,971,230	£3,824,113	£2,702,581	£729,201	£729,201	27 / 200
2020	£3,043,131	£2,772,831	£2,246,774	£582,084	£582,084	11 / 175