Animals Charities
Discover 1,482 Animals charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
International Cat Care
AnimalsInternational Cat Care Ltd is a charity dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of cats through improved feline knowledge, to help us all care better for our cats.
UK Cat Consortium
Animals, Education, ResearchUKCAT provides and develops a University admission test aiming to achieve greater fairness in selection to medicine and dentistry and widening participation in medical and dental training of under-represented groups. Through a research programme UKCAT is seeking to identify characteristics in applicants that will make them good dentists/doctors with the ultimate aim of improving patient care.
Celia Hammond Animal Trust
AnimalsTo promote the welfare of animals particularly cats, in need of care and to prevent the cruelty and suffering associated with the country's vast stray and unwanted animal problem in particular by the provision of spaying and neutering facilities and the provision of veterinary services to those on low incomes.
The Horse Trust
Animals, Housing, Research, Social careThe Horse Trust exists to enhance and improve the quality of life of equines in the UK. In achieving these objectives The Trust undertakes three main strategic aims:Sanctuary - to provide sanctuary and respite care at The Home of Rest for Horses Scientific Research - to fund non-invasive research.Knowledge and Skills - to devise and deliver a broad spectrum of training courses.
Happy Doggo
AnimalsHappy Doggo is on a mission to fix the global street dog problem through sterilisation, feeding, and medication.
Oak Tree Animals' Charity
Animals, Housing, Social welfareOak Tree Animals' Charity is at the heart of the community. Helping hundreds of animals each year, we find loving new homes for cats, dogs and horses, promote responsible pet ownership through education and outreach activities and work with individuals who need our support.
Beva Limited
Animals, Health, ResearchTo promote the veterinary and allied sciences for the welfare of the horse, and foster the cultural, scientific and professional activities of veterinary surgeons interested in equine practice, teaching and research. To provide education and training, on the health and welfare of the horse through the CharityÔÇÖs meetings, AGM and education programme and to encourage research into equine problems.
M J Camp Charitable Foundation
Animals, Charitable activities, Heritage, Social welfareMaking grants to charitable organisations to promote places and objects of natural beauty in the UK and in Hayling Island in particular, the restoration of canals and other inland waterways in the UK, the relieving of suffering of horses, ponies or donkeys, the promotion of historic vehicles and in particular steam trains and the establishment of community transport schemes in the UK.
Newcastle Dog And Cat Shelter
Animals, HousingThe objects of the charity are for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals
Soi Dog UK CIO
AnimalsTo relieve the suffering of dogs and cats who are abandoned, stray or otherwise in need of care. The charity assists in particular in the maintenance of kennels for the care and treatment of stray or abandoned dogs and cats, the creation of spay/neutering programmes, funding veterinary care. These activities focus on Thailand but are not restricted to that area.
Hope Rescue
Animals, Charitable activitiesProvide a place of safety for animals, in particular dogs, in emergency or put to sleep situations regardless of breed or age. To relieve suffering amongst dogs in need of care and protection, regardless of breed, age or health, and to aid the advancement of education of the public in the proper care of animals and the prevention of cruelty and suffering.
Support Dogs Limited
Animals, Beneficiary groupSupport Dogs Ltd trains assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities, Epilepsy and families of children with Autism.
Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary CIO
Animals, Beneficiary group, HousingThe provide healthcare and welfare for abandoned, rescued and homeless donkeys.To educate children about the heritage and roles of donkeys.To support other charities through association with our donkeys.To provide the public with an opportunity to visit, learn and appreciate the animals in a natural, visitor-friendly environment.
Medical Detection Dogs
Animals, Health, Research1) Carries out research into the diagnosis of cancer and other medical conditions/health threats.2) Provides medical assistance dogs to people with life threatening medical conditions such as aggressive diabetes.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Cotswolds, Gloucester & District Branch
Animals, HousingANIMAL WELFARE INCLUDING RESCUE, REHABILITATION AND REHOMING OF COMPANION ANIMALS (DOGS, CATS AND SOME SMALL ANIMALS), ANIMAL WELFARE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.
Heros
Animals, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureHEROS aims to take in ex - racehorses and retrain and find new homes for them where they can flourish in new disciplines. HEROS also aims to raise the profile of the thoroughbred in general. HEROS provides education, training & work related opportunities for people wanting to work in either the racing or equine industries,including courses for special educational needs children and young people.
The Cat And Rabbit Rescue Centre
Animals, HousingAims -To take in unwanted, abandoned or stray cats, kittens and rabbits, and give them a good quality of life until it is possible to find a loving, permanent home for them.To educate the public in responsible pet ownership.To eliminate indiscriminate breeding by encouraging the neutering of all pets, including pedigrees.To advise and help the public in the humane control of feral cats.
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary
AnimalsThe principal aim of the charity is the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homingh (except for our equines and farm animals) of stray and unwanted animals. The Charity provides care and shelter for stray, neglected and unwanted animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, cows and pigs.
Manchester And District Home For Lost Dogs Limited
Animals, HousingThe care and collection of stray and unwanted dogs, including provision of high-quality kennelling and veterinary treatment and re-homing facilities.
Jerry Green Dog Rescue
Animals, HousingOperating throughout Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire to rescue and rehome dogs that for whatever reason are no longer able to be kept by their original owners. All dogs are neutered and micro-chipped, and new owners are supported by our trained staff. A careful matching process of dog to new owner aims to make sure we find good, loving and appropriate homes for the dogs in our care.
The Thoroughbred Breeders Association
Animals, ResearchTo encourage by means of the provision of educational or research facilities or otherwise, the science of producing and improving the Thoroughbred horse in Great Britain
RSPCA Brighton & The Heart Of Sussex
Animals, EnvironmentThe charity is responsible for the RSPCA Brighton Animal Shelter, which provides care, veterinary treatment and rehoming for unwanted domestic animals, including reptiles. The Shelter has a first aid and holding unit for injured wildlife. Over 3000 animals are cared for at the Shelter each year. The charity provides subsidised neutering for cats, dogs and rabbits, for people on low incomes.
Horses And Ponies Protection Association
Animals, HousingThe charity owns a rescue centre in Lancashire. This is staffed by loyal employees who are trained and experienced in all aspects of horse welfare.At the year end, 67 equines were in residence in the centre. Additionally 256 equines were fostered in homes throughout the country.
Nowzad
AnimalsTo relieve the suffering of animals; including companion animals, working equines, stray and abandoned dogs and cats and all other animals in need of care and attention, and to provide and maintain (where possible) rescue, rehabilitation and education facilities for the care and treatment of such animals with no voice but ours.
The Armed Forces Equine Charity
Animals, LeisureEmpowering the Armed Forces Community by providing the sporting, recreational, and wellbeing facilities and connected activity. Enhancing physical and mental resilience, enriching lives, strengthening communities, and transforming the lived experiences of those we support.
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.