Animals Charities
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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.
Brodsworth Miners Welfare Fund
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ProfessionsBingo (Tues, Thurs, Sat), carboot, dog shows, gala's, funfair, boxing, slimming clubs, over 60's club, circus.Football, cricket, Bowls and theatre group
Welsh Corgi Rescue Service
Animals, Saving of livesThe welfare of dogs more particularly the Welsh Corgi Pembroke and Cardigan, and the re homing of Corgi's when the owners can no longer keep them or if they have been abandoned.Research into canine Degenerative Mylopetha, which causes the gradual loss of function of the hind legs due to pressure on the spinal column.
Thames Valley Animal Welfare
Animals, Charity and VCS support, HousingTVAW aims to rescue and rehome abandoned, illtreated and unwanted cats and kittens. Veterinary treatment is provided and all animals are neutered. The cats are cared for individually in foster homes until suitable homes are found. We also operate a lost and found register and a low cost neutering scheme. All of the work is carried out by volunteers and funded by donations.
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.
Brighton Greyhound Owners Association Trust For Retired Racing Greyhounds
Animals, Housing, LeisureThe charity founded in 1978 to care for retired racing Greyhounds and supervise their placement into happy permanent retirement pet homes. The charity supports a dedicated rehoming kennels to care for Greyhounds awaiting rehoming.
Bury's Stray Cat Fund
Animals, Social welfareTo reduce the suffering of stray & feral cats. Neutering is encouraged as the only humane method of control. To rescue & rehome as many cats as possible. Euthanasia is only on a vet's advice. To help with the cost of neutering & treatment in cases of hardship. To take responsibility for ill or injured cats until an owner is traced. To maintian high standards of care for cats we are look after.
Minsterley Show Society
Animals, Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareTo organise an annual agricultural/horticultural/horse show for the people of Minsterley and surrounding area which promotes farming and its associated crafts. To arrange social events to support the above financially, and involve the local community in the shows patronage.
Solihull Lodge Community Association
Animals, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, FacilitiesSolihull Lodge Community Centre is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in Solihull Lodge and surrounding areas. Our mission is to create a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment where the community can connect, engage, and thrive. We hold children's parties, clubs for both adults and children, private hire with regular clubs such as Dog training and fundraising events
The Mill House Animal Sanctuary
Animals, Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe care and protection of animals, and in particular horses, who are in need of care and attention by reason of old age, sickness, maltreatment, neglect, poor circumstances, or other similar causes deemed worthy by the Trustees.
Horse Rescue Fund
Animals, Charitable activities, Heritage, HousingThe Horse Rescue Fund aims to prevent and relieve cruelty to horses, ponies and donkeys, to protect them from unnecessary suffering and to advance the education of the public in their proper care and treatment. To this end we rescue any neglected or badly treated equines, restore them to full health and carry out all necessary rehabilitation to enable us to place them on loan in approved homes.
Home Counties Boxer Welfare
Animals, Housing, Saving of livesWe provide a rescue service for boxer dogs throughout the UK. We rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs via kennels or foster homes where necessary , and also provide help and support for the welfare of boxers in general. We ensure the neutering of all our boxers if medically possible and provide back up for life.
Donkey Breed Society
Animals, Charitable activities, ResearchTo preserve and improve the standard of donkeys in general by breeding and to encourage the use, appreciation, wellbeing and protection of the donkey.To promote public education in the various arts and sciences in connection with the donkey and the use, appreciation, care and management thereof.
The American Quarter Horse Association UK Limited
Animals, Beneficiary group, LeisureThis company is membership based and actively promotes Horse Sport and recreational activities with emphasis on training our Youth to compete Internationally e.g. Europe and U.S.A. These youth events are held annually. We also make donations to horse related charities e.g. Animal Health Trust.
Greyhound Rescue
Animals, HousingProvide any greyhound in need of care, ex racers or other, in the safe environment of the charity's kennels until re-homed, or in the case of any greyhound not suitable for rehoming to offer a permanent home within the charity's care for the rest of their natural life span.
The Romford Greyhound Owners Association Trust For Retired Racing Greyhounds
Animals, Housing, LeisureThe R.G.O.A. Trust cares for and homes greyhounds for owners of greyhounds that raced at Romford Greyhound when their racing careers are over. The retired greyhounds enter our rented kennels, they are fed & exercised and generally cared for until they can be homed. By advertising in newspapers, notice boards, website etc, we invite the public to visit our kennels and select a suitable greyhound.
East Kent Ploughing Match Association
Animals, Economic and community developmentTo encourage those employed in Agriculture and to award prizes for skills in ploughing with Tractors, Vintage & Horses, also for excellence in Crop Husbandry.The Charity also aims to educate the general public in the fundamentals of Agriculture and to impart a greater understanding on the relationship between Farming and the Environment.
The Boxer Rescue Service (southern)
Animals, Beneficiary group, Housing, Saving of livesThis Charity exists to alleviate suffering and distress caused to dogs, and in particular to the breed known as Boxers, which may be ill-treated, abandoned or neglected or, more often these days, a change in family circumstances. Where necessary veterinary treatment is provided before a dog is settled into a new and loving home which has been previously checked by us and found suitable.
Northern Counties Pony Association
Animals, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe promote and support educational and recreational facilities for children and adults regardless of their physical or mental ability to enable them to ride, enjoy and learn about horses & ponies. We also participate in prevention of cruelty to all equines, and in improving the standard of horses & ponies by promoting selective breeding and researching matters relevent to equine health.
East Meon Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureUse of hall for village activities, including PCC meetings, mother & toddler, nursery & pre-school, pilates, yoga, karate, flower show, history club, cafe, parties, dog shows, weddings, film shows and country fair.
Dobermann Rescue Limited
AnimalsThe charity give shelter to sick or unwanted Dobermann with the view to re-homing the dogs. The ones that aren't rehomeable stay with the charity under lifetime sponsorship.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Ceredigion Branch
Animals, HousingPromote and support RSPCA policies. Re-home cats both domestic and feral. Promote neutering of cats and dogs. Assist those on low incomes with vet bills. Liaise with local animal welfare charities. Provide advice and information.
Kegworth Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesWe are a village hall, providing facilities for pre-school, dog shows and seminars, rabbit ,miniature railway , karati , tai chi,,tai kwando classes, various baby sessions,,election-voting,plays and childrens shows , well being and religious events Senior lunches, soup kitchen ,toddler groups,garden club ,WI,weddings,painting,French and dance classes children's parties and village events
Ninfield Village Memorial Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Memorial Hall is used by a wide section of the local community.i.e Pre School,Mums & Toddlers,,Cubs & Scouts for the youth. Golden Circle(Ex WI)Flower Group,Horticultural ,Dancing Dog Training.keep fit classes.
1st Bourne End Scout Group
Animals, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportThe 1st Bourne End Scout Group is organised into two Scout, two Cub and two Beaver group, each run by volunteer warranted leaders who meet weekly for planned scouting activities. An Executive Committee is elected annually by the parents and has overall responsibility for the objectives, policies and organisation of the group. These follow the Policy organisation and Rules of the Scout Association.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many animals charities are there in the UK?
There are 300 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 (£163.8m). 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 £563.4m 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 70.5%. 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 £1.8m. 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.