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.
Safe Haven For Donkeys In The Holy Land
AnimalsThe provision of care and protection of donkeys and mules.
Wotton Animal Rescue
AnimalsThe Charity operates a rescue centre for cats and dogs.
The Flicka Foundation
Animals, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, HousingTHE RESCUE & REHABILITATION OF DONKEYS, HORSES & OTHER ANIMALS FROM CRUELTY, NEGLECT OR ABANDONMENT OR ELDERLY ANIMALS THAT REQUIRE VETERINARY CARE AND ATTENTION. FACILITATING UNDER PRIVILEGED, DISABLED & SICK CHILDREN TO INTERACT WITH RESCUE DONKEYS & HORSES, FACILITATING MANY GROUPS INCLUDING THE ELDERLY, HOMES, CLUBS & SCHOOLS, HEART, STROKE, CANCER VICTIMS FOR REHABILITATION THERAPY.
Trewen Meadows
Animals, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfareTREWEN MEADOWS PROVIDES THERAPUTIC RIDING, EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY AND HIPPOTHERAPY TO DISABLED, THOSE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING BORDERS
The Leicester And Leicestershire Animal Aid Association
Animals, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareProvide the highest level of care in our kennels and cattery to re-home unwanted, abandoned, stray, lost or neglected pets in loving, responsible homes. Provide educational events and activities to inform adults and children in responsible pet ownership and care. Provide a support scheme to help local vulnerable pet owners with care for their companion animals to prevent loneliness and isolation.
Retraining Of Race Horses
Animalsto promote the welfare and rehabilitation of racehorses and former racehorses which are unwanted or vunerable to abandonment, abuse, misuse or neglect, or otherwise in need of care and attention, in particular by means of retraining and rehousing
Godolphin International Thoroughbred Leadership Programme Limited
Animals, LeisureTo advance standards and knowledge in the management of thoroughbred horses by the establishment of a programme to train and develop trainees who wish to pursue a senior management and leadership level career in the thoroughbred horse industry.
Acorn Venture Association
Animals, Charitable activities, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Housing, Social careWide range on animals to stroke and feed, animal petting pavilion, shop-selling home produce free range meat,eggs,ice cream, Cafe, plant sales, woodland walk, play area, horse rides/RDA, birthday party room hire, day care service for people with special needs, special events throughout the year i.e halloween night, xmas grotto.
Horseworld Trust
Animals, Associations, Beneficiary group, HousingEnsuring quality of life for horses ponies & donkeys by providing a healthy & secure future. Operating an effective rescue rehabilitation & rehoming programme actively promoting & encouranging responsible equine ownership. Supporting & working closely with local communities & organisations. Educating children with emotional behavioural & learning difficulties through our Discovery Programme.
Ride High Limited
Animals, Beneficiary group, Social welfareRide High has been set up to help disadvantaged and troubled children from Milton Keynes and the surrounding neighbourhood by giving them the opportunity to ride and look after horses. The aim is to give them a new focus in their lives and to provide them with long term support and new skills that will help them participate positively in society in the future.
Animal Rescue Cumbria (the Wainwright Shelter) CIO
Animals, HousingEvery year we take in and rehome over 400 dogs and cats which may be unwanted or lost and homeless. We provide a secure and caring environment and help all our animals adapt and find permanent, loving new homes. We also provide support and guidance for pet owners and undertake educational work to increase awareness of the responsibility we all have towards animals and their welfare.
Cat Action Trust 1977
Animals, HousingThe charity's main objective remains the control of feral cats, by limiting their numbers throught neutering and returning to site, by providing veterinary care where necessary and by finding homes for kittens and tame stray cats. Each year the charity manages to neuter more than 1000 cats, home more than 1000 cats and provide veterinary care, other than neutering, for some 750 cats.
Pets As Therapy
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfarePets As Therapy facilitates visits by registered volunteers with their temperament assessed dogs and cats to establishments including hospitals, hospices, residential and nursing homes, and day care centres, bringing comfort, companionship and therapy into the lives of thousands of patients and residents. Registered PAT dogs and cats also work with phobic children and stroke patients.
Cramar Cat Rescue
Animals, HousingRescue, rehabilitate and re-home stray and abandoned cats and kittens throughout the West Midlands
The Autism Assistance Dogs Charity
Animals, Beneficiary groupProvision of training of dogs to help autistic people
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Northamptonshire Branch
Animals, Charity and VCS supportRunning a large fostering scheme with private boarding facilities for dogs.Helping people on means tested benefits with neutering and veterinary bills. Fundraising in order to support the above activities.
High Flyers (south Staffs) Limited
Animals, Arts, LeisureThis user led service includes:Educational and social development, voluntary work and community projects, horse riding and farm skills, art and craft, sports,dance, singing, cooking, makaton, mental wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and relationship training. Also group attend disco's, cinema, theatres, and can enjoy an addittional week away.
Wecare Worldwide
Animals, EducationWECare Worldwide is a veterinary-run charity, currently operating in Sri Lanka and providing healthcare to the large number of stray dogs on the island. We focus heavily on neutering and vaccination programmes in the communities, as well as providing treatments to sick and injured animals at our clinic. In order to provide sustainable change, education programmes are also provided in schools.
The Sheffield Cats Shelter
AnimalsThe aim of the charity is to relieve and prevent the suffering and distress amongst cats in need of care and attention and to promote the welfare of cats.
Younger People With Dementia CIO
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureWe provide workshops and 1:1 support to those with young onset dementia. Examples of our workshops are: choir, cycling, running, katakanuing, art, walking, gardening and drama. 1:1 support is tailored to the interests of the individual e.g. shopping, bowling, swimming, dog walking. We also provide an education course to those with young onset dementia and their family and carers.
Real Farming Trust
Animals, Economic and community developmentThe Trust supports farming and food production projects that are economically sound, democratic, socially just, humane to animals, and promote the long-term protection of the biosphere
Gables Farm Dogs And Cats Home
Animals, HousingHousing and rehoming unwanted cats and dogs
White Horse Stables-Horse Rescue
AnimalsTo relieve the suffering of horses and ponies in the local area.
Animals In Need Northamptonshire
Animals, HousingThe objectives of Animals In Need Northamptonshire is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home both domestic and wild animals in need.
Rain Rescue
Animals, HousingWe assist pets in crisis situations. Our help is primarily focused on helping cats and dogs who are, or who are soon to be homeless. Each pet taken in, will be medically and behaviourally treated to build them up to the best they can be before finding them their new homes.We provide advice, education, assistance and a lifeline to the public in their times of need around their cat or dog.
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.