Animals Charities
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Venture Farm Cat Rescue
AnimalsRescuing, caring for and rehoming cats (and some other animals) at the farm. Ensuring they are all neutered and providing support where necessary.
Animal Rescue
Animals, Charitable activities, HousingThe animal rescue charity provides sanctuary (safe haven) throughout the UK for all animals whether domesticated or wild. Without exception, the prevention of suffering and preservation of life is paramount. The ultimate objective is to re-home or re-habilitate. Operates save a dog (SAD) campaign to rescue dogs facing euthanasia from Uk dog pounds.
Cats Paws Sanctuary
Animals, HousingRescue and rehome abandoned, unwanted and homeless cats & kittens.
Paws And Claws Animal Rescue Service
Animals, Saving of liveswe rescue cats and rehome them
The Leek Home For Stray Cats And Dogs
Animals, Health, HousingThe relief of suffering of animals of any species who are in need of care and attention and in particular to provide or maintain kennels, catteries, refuges, rescue homes, animal hospitals, sanctuaries or such facilities for the reception and care of unwanted animals or animals in distress and the treatment of sick or ill treated animals.
The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association
Animals, Charity and VCS support, HousingThe charity operates throughout England and Wales through the trustees and a supporting team of volunteers to render assistance to Pug dogs in need for whatever reason by re-homing in previously vetted homes and providing immediate & essential veterinary care where required prior to said re-homing.
Arrow Riding Centre For Disabled
Animalsproviding a unique form of therapy through horse/pony riding and the opportunity for disabled people tolearn to ride up to national and international levels
Brownbread Horse Rescue
AnimalsThe prevention of equine abuse, their rehabilitation and providing full facilities for their care. Also the training and provision of selected suitable ponies for disabled persons and disability groups, (RDA)
Iris's Cats In Need
Animals, HousingRelief of the suffering of stray and abandoned cats and kittens which are in need of care and attention.Provision and maintenance of rescue homes and other facilities for the reception and care of unwanted cats and kittens.Provision of veterinary treatment including spaying and neutering of all adult cats.Re-homing of cats and kittens where possible.
World Arabian Horse Organization
Animals, Heritage, ResearchTo promote public interest in and the science of the breeding of Arabian horses; to advance education for the benefit of the public about horses, horse welfare and Arabian horses in particular; to promote and facilitate the acquisition and distribution of knowledge in all countries of the history, care and treatment of the Arabian breed.
Kington Horse Show And Agricultural Society
Animals, Economic and community developmentAnnual Horse and Agricultural Show.Providing education to the local community of agricultural activities and skills
German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund
Animals, Charity and VCS supportRescue and rehome dogs, fund raising event,
Prevent Unwanted Pets
Animals, HousingWe help people on low income towards the cost of their dogs, cats, rabbits and other smaller animals to be spayed or neutered, to reduce the great number of animals being "put to sleep", going to bad homes, etc. We also rescue, rehabilitate and rehome small animals. We are a contact for caring animal welfare groups. We are known as 'PUP' in UK.
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.
Stour Valley Cat Rescue
AnimalsRescue and rehome unwanted cats and kittens, provide veterinary care as necessary. Provide help and advice to cat/kitten owners and help out with veterinary treatment, food etc in cases of need. Neuter and feed ferral cats in situ where possible.
Lincolnshire Rural Activities Centre
Animals, Economic and community developmentTo organise and incorporate equestrian facilities for all abilitiesTo establish a rural activities centre for all abilitiesTo create training opportunities in rural education,appreciation,equine management and such other appropriate activitiesTo maintain links with other organisations interested and involved in rural activities/education and disabled riding.
Animals At Risk Shelter
AnimalsReplaced 5 old pens with 11 pens and one large cat unit, which comply with new legislation for boarding catteries, keeping in front of any proposed future legislation on animal accommodation for animal rescue groups. Commenced replacements for the remaing facilities. We have continued with our ever important spaying and neutering work and education on animal welfare.
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.
The Fforest Uchaf Horse And Pony Rehabilitation Centre Charitable Trust
AnimalsWe are a small group who provide rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary for needy horses & ponies with our meagre resources.
The International Equine Reproduction Trust
AnimalsOrganises International Symposium on Equine Reproduction
Cheadle And District Animal Welfare Society
Animals, HousingThe Society provides accommodation at private boarding kennels and catteries together with veterinary treatment for dogs and cats abandoned or unwanted by their owners within the Staffordshire Moorlands. Help is also provided for animals who have become homeless due to the ill health, hospitalisation or the death of their owner. Healthy animals are not put down.
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.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Tunbridge Wells And Maidstone Branch
AnimalsRehoming of unwanted cats and dogs, providing a clinic, neutering scheme and welfare vouchers for owners of animals who are in receipt of benefits
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.
Norfolk And Suffolk Animal Trust
AnimalsRehoming of dogs
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many animals charities are there in the UK?
There are 337 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 £611.4m 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 71.0%. 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 £1.6m. 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.