Animals Charities
Discover 1,482 Animals charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Move The Mind Foundation CIO
Animals, Beneficiary groupMove the Mind CIO (MtM) is a charity that supports children, young people and some young adults with learning difficulties using animals and horses in a therapeutic way. Move the mind have outstanding horses and other animals and are set in approximately 14 acres of beautiful Somerset farmland.
Lincoln Cat Care
AnimalsLincoln Cat Care is a charity working in the interest of cat welfare within approximately 30 mile radius of Lincoln which encompasses the Newark area. We provide the following services. Homing of cats and kittens, treat sick and injured cats, fund or partly fund fees for those unable to afford veterinary procedures, run assisted neutering campaigns for domestic and feral cats and provide advice.
Retired Greyhounds Charity - Whittingham Kennels Greyhound Care
Animals, Housing, LeisureRelieving the distress of greyhounds and other sighthounds by providing:a centre and related services for the care and rehoming of retired racing greyhounds and other sighthounds. Providing a safe haven for the dogs until a loving home is found. Providing information to the public about understanding the needs of greyhounds and other sighthounds.
The Derek Wilton Dogs Trust
AnimalsThe focus is on making donations to provide assistance dogs, to support research and training in the use of dogs for the public benefit and to relieve the suffering of dogs in need.
North Ferriby Riding For The Disabled Association
Animals, Beneficiary groupHorse riding and various animal management programs for those with both physical and mental disabilities
The Old Spotted Dog Ground Trust Limited
Animals, LeisureTo improve and maintain the Old Spotted Dog ground, clubhouse, and warehouse for the object of the charity which is to provide sports facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation to the inhabitants of London Borough of Newham and its surrounding areas.
Dogs.n.homes Rescue
Animals, HousingFor the benefit of the public in Fleet and surrounding North Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire areas, our mission is to help find the perfect dog for anyone wanting to adopt a rescue dog in the UK.
Paws And Claws Animal Rescue Service
Animals, Saving of liveswe rescue cats and rehome them
Bahja Initiative
Animals, Arts, Leisure, Religion, Social welfare1. THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE 2. THE ADVANCEMENT OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION3. TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC FAITH THROUGH THE HOLDING OF WEEKLY PRAYER MEETINGS WHERE PEOPLE GATHER TO SING ISLAMIC HYMNS IN PRAISE OF GOD AND THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD4. PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR ARCHERY, HORSE-RIDING, SWIMMING, FOOTBALL AND WRESTLING
South Somerset Community Accessible Transport
Animals, Economic and community development, Social welfareTo provide accessible and affordable community transport to a rural area of South Somerst. The transport is for eligble groups and individuals who are socially, economically or physically disadvantaged and to encorage greater community participation of these people and those who are geographically isolated.
The Phoenix Children's Foundation
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportEnriching & enhancing the lives of young people & their families living with illness/disability/lack of opportunity. Fundraising including & not limited to: Street collections with volunteers & miniature Shetland ponies, attending events promoting the charities profile at venues across England & Wales. All activities enable access to animals, education & therapy in a safe and tailored environment.
Oldham Cats
AnimalsWe supply a safe haven for abandoned, unwanted & stray cats & kittens from the community - they are flead & wormed, neutered & vaccinated & treated as necessary at a registered veterinary practice then re-homed by way of adoption.
Pro Dogs Direct
Animalsrescue, rehabiltate and rehome
The Leek Home For Stray Cats And Dogs
Animals, Health, HousingThe relief of suffering of animals of any species who are in need of care and attention and in particular to provide or maintain kennels, catteries, refuges, rescue homes, animal hospitals, sanctuaries or such facilities for the reception and care of unwanted animals or animals in distress and the treatment of sick or ill treated animals.
Bristol Dog Action Welfare Group
AnimalsGreyhound & Lurcher Rescue, rehabilitation and rehome.
K9 Crusaders
Animals, Charity and VCS supportRescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs in Cornwall. Provide dog related help, support and advice. Offer volunteer opportunities to members of the local community, including adults with additional needs and people who need rehabilitation into the community.
Dog Kennel Hill Ap Limited
Animals, Beneficiary group, LeisureObject 1:The objects of the Charity are to provide facilities for recreation & other leisure occupations for children & young people resident in East Dulwich of which such children & young people have need by reason of their youth or social economic circumstances. Object 2: To impose the conditions of life for such young people promoting physical, social, mental and spiritual well-being.
The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association
Animals, Charity and VCS support, HousingThe charity operates throughout England and Wales through the trustees and a supporting team of volunteers to render assistance to Pug dogs in need for whatever reason by re-homing in previously vetted homes and providing immediate & essential veterinary care where required prior to said re-homing.
The Plaister Charity
Animals, HeritageTo relieve the suffering of Crabbet Arabian horses in need of care and attention by providing or assisting with theirtreatment, ongoing care, and rehoming. To provide education in the care, treatment, heritage, andbreeding of thoroughbred Crabbet Arabian horses, and to promote the importance and value of Crabbet Arabians and their history to the widest possible audience.
Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled
Animals, Beneficiary groupProviding horse riding for people with disabilities
Arrow Riding Centre For Disabled
Animalsproviding a unique form of therapy through horse/pony riding and the opportunity for disabled people tolearn to ride up to national and international levels
Underdog International
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationWe provide grants to international projects that educate children to become more compassionate to animals, through animal-assisted therapy and education workshops. In the UK, we run a UK-wide schools programme, to educate children learning life skills, such as kindness, compassion, resilience and positivity, and in addition, we run a dog adoption programme.
Brownbread Horse Rescue
AnimalsThe prevention of equine abuse, their rehabilitation and providing full facilities for their care. Also the training and provision of selected suitable ponies for disabled persons and disability groups, (RDA)
Miracle's Mission
AnimalsNon profit animal welfare organisation that works with sick, injured and difficult animals around the world. Our mission is to provide a place of safety for animals in danger, to educate on the need for neutering both pets and strays and to neuter stray dogs and cats to prevent the birth of more dogs and cats onto the streets.
Schnauzerfest
Animals, Charitable activitiesSupports individuals and animal welfare organisations that rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs by giving grants for the payment of veterinary bills and for their care. Educate the public in matters pertaining to responsible pet ownership, animal welfare and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals, with a focus on the practices of commercial-scale dog breeding.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many animals charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,482 registered animals charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the animals charities by income?
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is the largest by latest reported annual income (£156.4m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of animals charities?
Animals charities reported a combined annual income of £1.1bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for animals charities?
Across all animals charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 73.9%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of animals charities?
Animals charities have an average annual income of £647k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.