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.
Wilton Riding For The Disabled Association
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWilton RDA offers the opportunity to disabled people to take part in the sport of horse riding. Our riding centre is in the small town of Wilton in Wiltshire where we have a number of horses suitable for riding by disabled people well supported by volunteers in a sheltered environment.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ And St John With St Luke, Isle Of Dogs
Animals, Education, ReligionRegular public worship open to all.Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved.Taking of religious assemblies in schools.
Pawpurrs Halfway House
Animals, Health, Housing, Social welfarePawPurrs Halfway House rescues cats off the streets and from homes where owners are unable to take care of them. We started in 2020 at the start of lockdown and have grown considerably, gaining charity status in December 2021. We rescue strays, toms, cats in need, and pregnant cats, aiming to socialise and rehabilitate them before they are appropriately re-homed, matching them to the right home.
Snowdonia Donkeys
Animals, HealthSnowdonia Donkeys was established in 2013 to promote health and well-being through working and walking with donkeys in the local environment of North Wales. It is our mission to be a centre of excellence for the promotion of health and wellbeing of people and donkeys.
Broadlands Group Riding For The Disabled Association
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportTo provide regular therapeutic horse riding, carriage driving and equine therapy experiences for children and adults with disabilities, to benefit their health and well- being. We are committed as a charity to providing all our participants with an experience that will enable them to achieve goals set by themselves and/or by our team of dedicated coaches and volunteers.
Iris's Cats In Need
Animals, HousingRelief of the suffering of stray and abandoned cats and kittens which are in need of care and attention.Provision and maintenance of rescue homes and other facilities for the reception and care of unwanted cats and kittens.Provision of veterinary treatment including spaying and neutering of all adult cats.Re-homing of cats and kittens where possible.
Wild At Heart Foundation
AnimalsThe mission of Wild at Heart Foundation is to compassionately reduce the world's stray dog population through sponsoring sterilisation and welfare campaigns globally. Wild at Heart Foundation also supports awareness and education campaigns, helping project partners to encourage their local communities to change attitudes and behaviours towards dogs, and to treat them with kindness and respect.
Reach Equine And Outdoor Therapy
AnimalsProviding rehabilitation, education and hippotherapy services to assist and improve the lives of people suffering from a range of disabilities and learning challenges
Annie's Trust
AnimalsAnnie's Trust is a registered animal welfare charity set up to help ease the suffering of dogs that are living in captivity in some of the poorest Romanian dog shelters.
The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies
Animals, Social welfareThe Charity promots humane behaviour towards Border Collie dogs, by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security of Border Collies which are in need of care and attention by reasons of sickness, maltraeatment, poor circumstances, or ill use and to educate the public in matters pertaining to Border Collie welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among Border
Assistance Dogs (uk)
Animals, Charitable activitiesADUK seeks to advance the education of the public and service providers about assistance dogs, and the rights of people who rely on them. The charity does this by bringing internationally accredited assistance dog organisations together so that they might share their knowledge and expertise to create information, guidance and best practice.
Just For Dogs (east Midlands)
Animals, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HousingA small, non profit making dog rescue & rehoming charity with a strict non destruct policy, totally reliant upon donations & fundraising by volunteers. All dogs in our care are vaccinated, wormed, neutered/spayed, provided with veterinary care whenever needed. Our sole purpose is to provide a safe & caring environment for all dogs in our care, until a loving and responsible home can be found.
The Sheffield Retired Greyhounds
Animals, LeisureThe Sheffield Retired Greyhounds organisation operates to take in ex racing greyhounds from the Sheffield area, as we have limited kennel spaces available.
The Friends Of The Strays Of Greece
Animals, Associations, HousingFund the welfare of stray dogs & cats in Greece by helping to provide them with food, shelter & veterinary care. Some animals are found homes in the UK.
UK Boston Terrier Rescue
AnimalsRescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of Boston Terriers and BT crosses, plus other small brachy breeds of dog. The only activities outside of the UK are to pay for dogs to be rescued and treated if necessary before being rehomed within the UK.
Great Dane Adoption Society
Animals, HousingThe objectives of the Great Dane Adoption Society are to relieve the suffering and distress of dogs, in particular the breed known as Great Danes, who are in need of attention by reason of homelessness, by the provision of temporary shelter, veterinary treatment and by finding permanent homes for such dogs.
Kington Horse Show And Agricultural Society
Animals, Economic and community developmentAnnual Horse and Agricultural Show.Providing education to the local community of agricultural activities and skills
Bristol And Wales Cat Rescue
Animals, Charitable activities, HousingRescue and re-home cats incorporating a non destructive policy
German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund
Animals, Charity and VCS supportRescue and rehome dogs, fund raising event,
Prevent Unwanted Pets
Animals, HousingWe help people on low income towards the cost of their dogs, cats, rabbits and other smaller animals to be spayed or neutered, to reduce the great number of animals being "put to sleep", going to bad homes, etc. We also rescue, rehabilitate and rehome small animals. We are a contact for caring animal welfare groups. We are known as 'PUP' in UK.
Hannah's Willberry Wonder Pony Charity
Animals, HealthWe assist in the treatment and care of people suffering from bone cancer and other cancers and to relieve the charitable needs of people caring for them, to promote research into the causes, prevention and treatment of bone cancer and other cancers, and to promote health and wellbeing of people with a disability or serious illness by providing opportunities to ride or other equestrian experiences
Woodfield Equine Sanctuary
Animals, Charity and VCS supportTo provide a sanctuary for and care for animals who have been subject to mistreatment ,abandonment or cruelty and to raise funds for the support of such animals.
All Bullie Charity Rescue
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportWe place bull-breed dogs with fully checked and approved volunteer foster families to be rehabilitated,where they can assess the dogs character, to enable us to place the dogs with permanent newfamilies.We vaccinate, flea and worm, microchip and neuter/spay these dogs before re-homing them or ifnecessary a neutering contract is put in place for female dogs under a certain age.
Cat Lovers Animal Welfare Society
AnimalsWelfare and rehoming of unwanted and abandoned cats especially oldies and ferals
Society For Abandoned Animals
Animals, HousingThe SAA takes in unwanted and abandoned animals (currently cats and rabbits). We provide care and veterinary treatment for them until we find them new homes.
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.