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Animals Charities

Discover 1,482 Animals charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

1,482
Charities
£1,098,500,517
Total Income
£646,938
Avg Income
73.9%
Program Ratio

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

Animals

The provision of care and protection of donkeys and mules.

Latest Income: £1,515,116
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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Wotton Animal Rescue

Animals

The Charity operates a rescue centre for cats and dogs.

Latest Income: £1,513,627
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Flicka Foundation

Animals, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing

THE 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.

Latest Income: £1,402,754
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Trewen Meadows

Animals, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfare

TREWEN MEADOWS PROVIDES THERAPUTIC RIDING, EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY AND HIPPOTHERAPY TO DISABLED, THOSE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING BORDERS

Latest Income: £1,351,168
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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The Leicester And Leicestershire Animal Aid Association

Animals, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

Provide 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.

Latest Income: £1,350,321
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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Retraining Of Race Horses

Animals

to 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

Latest Income: £1,280,310
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Godolphin International Thoroughbred Leadership Programme Limited

Animals, Leisure

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,257,756
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Acorn Venture Association

Animals, Charitable activities, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Housing, Social care

Wide 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.

Latest Income: £1,192,411
Areas of Operation: Knowsley
Status: Registered
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Horseworld Trust

Animals, Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing

Ensuring 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.

Latest Income: £1,166,654
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Ride High Limited

Animals, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Ride 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.

Latest Income: £1,165,850
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Animal Rescue Cumbria (the Wainwright Shelter) CIO

Animals, Housing

Every 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.

Latest Income: £1,160,153
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Cat Action Trust 1977

Animals, Housing

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,126,087
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Pets As Therapy

Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfare

Pets 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.

Latest Income: £1,082,102
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Cramar Cat Rescue

Animals, Housing

Rescue, rehabilitate and re-home stray and abandoned cats and kittens throughout the West Midlands

Latest Income: £1,064,921
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Autism Assistance Dogs Charity

Animals, Beneficiary group

Provision of training of dogs to help autistic people

Latest Income: £1,017,656
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Northamptonshire Branch

Animals, Charity and VCS support

Running 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.

Latest Income: £999,370
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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High Flyers (south Staffs) Limited

Animals, Arts, Leisure

This 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.

Latest Income: £998,521
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Wecare Worldwide

Animals, Education

WECare 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.

Latest Income: £996,894
Areas of Operation: Sri Lanka
Status: Registered
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The Sheffield Cats Shelter

Animals

The 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.

Latest Income: £961,024
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Younger People With Dementia CIO

Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure

We 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.

Latest Income: £933,417
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Real Farming Trust

Animals, Economic and community development

The 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

Latest Income: £930,394
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Gables Farm Dogs And Cats Home

Animals, Housing

Housing and rehoming unwanted cats and dogs

Latest Income: £924,203
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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White Horse Stables-Horse Rescue

Animals

To relieve the suffering of horses and ponies in the local area.

Latest Income: £919,661
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Animals In Need Northamptonshire

Animals, Housing

The objectives of Animals In Need Northamptonshire is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home both domestic and wild animals in need.

Latest Income: £899,037
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Rain Rescue

Animals, Housing

We 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.

Latest Income: £879,410
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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.