Animals Charities
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The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society
Animals, Housing, Social welfareThe protection of horses and smaller animals from ill usage, cruelty and suffering by the provision and maintenance of an animal refuge and such other facilities.
Pawprints To Freedom Limited
AnimalsStray dog rescue
Forever Hounds Trust
Animals, Charitable activitiesTo relieve the suffering of greyhounds and lurchers who are in need of care and protection, in particular by rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing, or by the provision of kennels and other facilities for their reception. To advance the education of the public in matters relating to greyhound and lurcher welfare.
Ebony Horse Club
Animals, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareProvide for children of Brixton an opportunity to access the sport of horse riding and also other related social activities.
The Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary
AnimalsThe principal activity of the charity is the operation of a dog rescue and re-homing centre in Berkshire but the charity also provides financial support and other services to charities and organisations elsewhere in England, Wales and Europe whose objects match those of the charity.
The Diamond Centre For Disabled Riders
Animals, Beneficiary groupProvision of horse riding and carriage driving for disabled adults and children.
The Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary
AnimalsTaking and rehoming unwanted cats and kittens and providing permanent care and accommodation for those which cannot be rehomed.
German Shepherd Rescue Elite Limited
AnimalsGerman Shepherd Rescue Elite was formed with the aim of rescuing and re-homing German Shepherd Dogs whilst educating people on the breed and promote responsible ownership.
Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society
AnimalsThe Rescue and rehoming of cats and dogs, provision of neccessary veterinary care and treatment, promotion of good practice in animal care and welfare. In co-operation with the British Hen Welfare Trust, assisting with the rescue and re-homing of commercial laying hens.
Home Run Hounds Greyhound Charity
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HousingThe Charity operates kennels across 6 Branches in which they home close to 350 greyhounds and greyhound cross breeds. The Charity provide the dogs with food, shelter, exercise and health care while also making arrangements for the dogs to be homed with a suitable adoption family. This is a volunteer lead Charity where no one is paid.
Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs
Animals, Beneficiary groupThe provision of horse and pony riding to people with special needs
The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre
Animals, HousingThe British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre works for the welfare of all Thoroughbreds and retired racehorses. BTRC assesses and then rehabilitates, retrains and re-homes these horses to permanent loan homes throughout the UK where they are regularly monitored. BTRC never buys or sells horses - the horses are donated to the charity and remain in the BTRC's ownership for the rest of their lives.
The Shire Horse Society
Animals, ArtsThe Society's principle charitable objective is the improvement and promotion of English cart horses, more particularly the Shire horse and, to this end, maintaining a Stud Book in which are entered the names of all registered Shire horses complying with the conditions for the time being applied by the Society.
Newham Riding School And Association Limited
Animals, Education, LeisureTherapeutic and recreational horse riding for disabled people. Recreational and sporting horse riding and stable management. Training to local young adults leading to professional qualifications as riding instructors.
All Dogs Matter
AnimalsIdentifying and rescuing the dogs in need of rehoming.Providing vet treatment for the dogs werescue (vaccination, microchipping, neutering)Organising and delivering teaching and workshops inschools to promote animal welfare and responsible dogownership.Organising events in our local community to promote dog welfareand responsible ownership (advice on dog care, freemicrochipping)
Stepney Bank Stables LTD
Animals, Beneficiary group, EducationSTEPNEY BANK STABLES (SBS) IS AN INNER - CITY RIDING SCHOOL AND CHILDREN'S SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED IN NEWCASTLE. OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE, AGED 8 -18, THROUGH INTERACTIONS WITH HORSES. SBS PROVIDES RIDING, ACTIVITIES AND SPECIFICALLY CHOSEN WORKSHOPS WHICH ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEARN AND DEVELOP THE NECESSARY LIFE SKILLS TO BECOME THE VERY BEST THEY CAN BE.
Cotswold Riding For The Disabled
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthCotswold RDA is so much more than just a riding school. It is a supportive community of riders, families, carers, schools, colleges, trustees, volunteers, staff and our herd of very special ponies. Over 200 adults and children with a wide variety of physical disabilities and learning difficulties take part in riding and other equine based activities each week improving their health and wellbeing.
RSPCA Bridlington, Driffield & District Branch
Animals, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social careCharity raises funds to pay for animals in their care until new homes can be found for them. All cats ,dogs and rabbits are neutered either prior to them being adopted or as soon as possible afterwards. All cats, dogs and rabbits are micro-chipped as well. We have our own cattery and we have many fosterers to care for young kittens in their own homes until they are old enough to be adopted.
The Suffolk Horse Society
AnimalsTo maintain the purity of the breed known as the Suffolk horse and to promote the breeding of the same and matters relating thereto.
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust
Animals, Researchto promote the advancement of education and science by furthering research into canine diseases and hereditory disorders of dogs.to promote the quality of life of human beings by promoting dogs as therapeutic and practical aids humans.to promote the relief of suffering of dogs, which are in need of care and attention
The Household Cavalry Foundation
Animals, Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportThe Household Cavalry Foundation (The HCF) raises funds to care for the Soldiers, Casualties, Veterans, Families, Heritage and Horses of the Household Cavalry. Helping soldiers injured on operations and providing aid to veterans and their dependants, The HCF provides a vital support role working to improve the lives of all serving and veteran members of the Household Cavalry and their dependants.
The Labrador Rescue Trust
Animals, Charity and VCS supportTo alleviate suffering and distress caused to dogs and in particular Labradors which may be ill-treated, abandoned, rejected or neglected. The area covered by the trust is mainly in South West England. The trust has over one hundred helpers who are all unpaid volunteers.
The Suffolk Punch Trust
Animals, Charity and VCS support, Crime and Justice, HeritageThe Trust owns and operates the Hollesley Bay Colony Stud, the oldest and largest stud of Suffolk Horses in the country. The stud is open to the public and the Trust operates an education and heritage centre to raise awareness of the historical importance of the Suffolk horse in the region. The Trust works with volunteers and offers training and resettlement opportunities for Prisoners.
German Shepherd Dog Rescue
Animals, Charitable activitiesTo promote the humane treatment of animals, in particular German Shepherd Dogs and dogs of similar type, by:rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs in need of care and protection; preventing cruelty and suffering to such animals; providing or assisting in the provision of veterinary care, shelter and welfare support; (d) advancing public education
Ability Dogs 4 Young People Iow
Animals, Beneficiary groupTo relieve the need of people with disabilities who are in need of assistance through the provision of a suitably trained assistance dog and to train and educate them along with those responsible for the care and welfare of such persons in the use of such assistance dogs and to provide such additional services and facilities for their benefit as the trustees deem appropriate.
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.