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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.

Strength & Learning Through Horses

Animals, Beneficiary group

Strength & Learning Through Horses has a primary purpose to promote the mental wellbeing and education (including social and physical training) of people who are not in education or training (NEETS), those at risk of becoming NEET and people with learning difficulties.

Latest Income: £867,434
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Yorkshire Cat Rescue

Animals

To rescue and rehome unwanted and stray cats and kittens. As part of the change in legal status to a Charitable Incorporated Association (CIO), the charity took over all the operations, funds, assets and liabilities of Yorkshire Cat Rescue (registered charity number 1058218) on 1st April 2015. This charity had been operating since 1996.

Latest Income: £860,135
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Hull Animal Welfare Trust

Animals, Housing

To relieve the suffering of animals that are in need of care and attention. In particular, to provide, build or maintain kennels or other facilities for the reception and care of unwanted animals and the treatment of sick and ill treated animals and to find suitable permanent homes for such animals.

Latest Income: £836,731
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Deen City Farm Limited

Animals, Economic and community development, Leisure

The provision of an educational resource for the benefit of those in Merton and neighbouring boroughs to which people can contribute and gain skills, confidence and knowledge in areas such as agriculture, horticulture and equine studies.

Latest Income: £817,030
Areas of Operation: Merton
Status: Registered
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Waggy Tails Rescue Limited

Animals

Animal rescue principally dogs

Latest Income: £815,334
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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The Guyll-Leng Charitable Trust

Animals, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social welfare

The objectives of the Trust are in summary form:-Education and training, including sport, for children from deprived backgrounds Relief of pain amongst the terminally illSupport for armed forces resulting from injuries inccured in active serviceTraining of guide dogs for the blindAdvancement of amateur sport, arts, culture and heritage

Latest Income: £810,110
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Panthera Wildlife Trust Limited

Animals, Charitable activities, Environment

To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of endangered wild cats. The Charity also aims to advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and of the most endangered wild animals.

Latest Income: £803,255
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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International Sheep Dog Society

Animals

To promote and foster the breeding, training and improvement in the interests and for the welfare or benefit of the community of the breeds or strains of sheepdogs.

Latest Income: £781,654
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Dorchester Agricultural Society

Animals, Economic and community development, Leisure

Run the annual Dorset County Show incorporating classes for livestock, horticulture, homecraft and horses. Use the Show to promote agriculture in all its forms.

Latest Income: £765,770
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Dogs' Friends

Animals, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Dogs Friends regularly does Fund-raising, Re-homing, Information, Entertainment for Needy Dogs

Latest Income: £759,667
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Just Around The Corner

Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Education

Detached Youth Work, Emotional Literacy and one-one mentoring, Family Work, Schools Work, Project Work and Equine & Animal Assisted Learning.

Latest Income: £733,669
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Wolfwood

Animals, Environment, Social welfare

TAKE IN UNWANTED OR ABANDONED DOGS AND GIVE APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO REHOME THEM APPROPRIATELY AFTER DUE ASSESSMENT.TAKE IN INJURED OR DISPLACED WILDLIFE, PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE, REHABILITATION AND SAFE RELEASE.PROVIDE SANCTUARY, MEDICAL CARE AND REHABILITATION FOR RESCUE PONIES AND HORSES.

Latest Income: £722,027
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Stray Aid LTD

Animals, Housing

Durham Dogs and Cats Home is an animal welfare-based organization whose primary aim is to create rewarding futures for unwanted dogs and cats. At the heart of our work lies a simple but powerful vision, a future where every dog and cat in the North East has a home where they can live a full and rewarding life.

Latest Income: £714,046
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Tia Greyhound & Lurcher Rescue

Animals

The Objects of the Charity are to relieve the suffering of dogs and horses, in particular Greyhounds, Lurchers and Heavy Horses. To provide and maintain kennels and stabling for the reception and care of these unwanted dogs and horses and to finance their necessary upkeep and veterinary costs prior to them being re-homed if and when possible.

Latest Income: £695,376
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Candy's Hound Rescue International

Animals, Housing, Social welfare

Candy Cane Rescue aims to provide a safe environment in which greyhounds and other breeds rescued from China and from other regions with no/poor welfare laws can be cared for. After rescue, the dogs are brought to local vets and when their health allows they travel to the UK/US to their forever, loving homes.

Latest Income: £693,141
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The National Pony Society

Animals, Research

The Charity's objects are to promote the interests of pony breeding and to encourage the use and protection of ponies. To promote and facilitate the acquisition and distribution of the knowledge of the various arts and sciences connected with the pony and the use and management thereof.

Latest Income: £691,294
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Horse Rangers Association (hampton Court)limited

Animals, Beneficiary group

A voluntary organisation that provides personal development for children and young people through learning to look after and ride horses.The charity is open to all - irrespective of background or ability. Riders with special needs (including adults) who cannot be catered for through our mainstream activities participate through our dedicated Riding for the Disabled section.

Latest Income: £680,741
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Mane Chance Sanctuary

Animals, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

To relieve the suffering of animals, in particular but not exclusively horses. We promote humane behaviour by providing appropriate care, protection, & security for animals which need attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances & age & to educate the public in animal welfare. We provide equine therapeutic help for young people & vulnerable adults in need.

Latest Income: £678,584
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Kids For Kids

Animals, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare

The Charity seeks the relief of children in Darfur, Sudan, who are in need, hardship or distress, working with local partners to provide integrated grassroots projects identified and run by the communities - water, goat and donkey loans, mosquito nets, blankets, healthcare for mothers and babies, veterinary care, education, livelihood techniques, agricultural and environmental projects.

Latest Income: £666,471
Areas of Operation: Sudan
Status: Registered
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Moreton-In-Marsh And District Agricultural And Horse Show Society

Animals, Economic and community development

THE HOLDING OF AN ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL AND HORSE SHOW ON FIRST SATURDAY IN SEPTEMBER AND ON FARM COMPETITIONS IN A RESTRICTED AREA THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH OTHER ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC.

Latest Income: £655,474
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

Animals, Housing

Thornberry Animal Sanctuary continues its work started in 1988 of rescuing domestic or pet animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and many other smaller animals, as well as horses and ponies and some goats, sheep, hens and ducks. We give them relief from abandonment, abuse or neglect. We care for them, assess and treat them as needed and find good permanent homes for them.

Latest Income: £654,641
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Millstream Animal Shelter

Animals, Charitable activities, Housing

The charity's objects are to relieve the suffering and distress of cats, dogs and other animals by the provision of food, shelter and veterinary care for unwanted, sick or ill-treated animals and wherever possible provide good homes for them. We aim also to prevent the unwanted breeding of animals and to advance public education in the needs and proper care of animals.

Latest Income: £649,317
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Welsh Pony And Cob Society

Animals

The preservation and promotion of Welsh Ponies and Cobs, including Education and Welfare

Latest Income: £641,603
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary

Animals, Charitable activities

THE SANCTUARY AIMS TO:-PROVIDE LIFETIME HELP, CARE AND ATTENTION FOR HORSES, PONIES, DONKEYS AND OTHER LARGE ANIMALS.ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE PROPER CARE AND TREATMENT OF EQUINES.ADVISE OWNERS ON THE CARE OF THEIR ANIMALS.HELP TO FIGHT THE EVER INCREASING RISE IN CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND CONTINUE TO WORK WITH OTHER SIMILAR MINDED ORGANISATIONS.

Latest Income: £629,587
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Israel Guide Dog Centre UK

Animals, Health

The relief of blind, visually impaired and disabled persons resident in Israel by promoting such work of the institution known as the Israel Guide Dog Centre for the blind as is exclusively charitable.

Latest Income: £626,061
Areas of Operation: Israel
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.