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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.

Hounds For Heroes

Animals

Providing specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled men and women of the UK Armed Forces and Civilian Emergency Services.

Latest Income: £475,814
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Royal Artillery Saddle Club, Royal Artillery Barracks, Larkhill

Animals, Armed forces, Beneficiary group

The Royal Artillery Saddle Club is a charity which has been set up to help phase 2 soldiers and officers to learn to horse ride, it also provides a livery service to service personell and their dependants. They offer riding lessons to children to help bring in money to help with the upkeep of the horses and ponies.

Latest Income: £464,472
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Wavertree Education Trust Limited

Animals

The charity, based on the site of the National Stud in Newmarket supports educational courses for those interested in pursuing a career in the equine industry. It also enables, through the medium of grant aid, public visits at the stud allowing the public to be educated in horse husbandry.

Latest Income: £461,825
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Park Lane Stables Rda

Animals, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfare

We are an award-winning Riding For The Disabled Group based in Southwest London offering equine therapy: riding, carriage driving, hippotherapy and stable yard activities to hundreds of children and adults with physical, sensory and learning disabilities, plus those with mental health issues and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.

Latest Income: £459,136
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Dogs For Autism

Animals, Beneficiary group

We train and provide dogs at no charge to children and adults of any age, anywhere in the UK, whose lives may significantly benefit from having an assistance dog. Through the provision of our assistance dogs, trained to mitigate the disabling aspects of autism, we are committed to creating and maintaining successful partnerships that impact positively on the lives of autistic people and families.

Latest Income: £448,066
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Essex Horse And Pony Protection Society

Animals

To promote equine welfare and, in particular to take all appropriate measures to protect equines from cruelty & neglect. To prevent suffering & to take equines in care for rehabilitation where necessary.

Latest Income: £443,248
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Jai Dog Rescue

Animals

Jai Dog Rescue promotes humane behaviour towards animals, in particular abandoned and stray dogs, particularly Thailand by providing appropriate care, protection. treatment and security for animals which are in need of care and attention and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals.

Latest Income: £441,476
Areas of Operation: Thailand
Status: Registered
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The International Companion Animal Management Coalition

Animals, Research

ICAM activities are guided by our strategic objectives and may include: Production of guidance and tools; Workshops, webinars and regional/international scientific meetings; Collection, review and dissemination of tools and data; Assistance in applying ICAM recommendations in the field; and communicating ICAM mission, goals and approach to humane dog and cat population management.

Latest Income: £431,803
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Forest Dog Rescue

Animals, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Housing

The charity raises funds to house and care for lost and unwanted dogs in the area. It holds a non-destruction policy and will look after every dog until a suitable, loving home is found.

Latest Income: £417,154
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Rescue And Welfare

Animals

Previously known as THE PHYLLIS HARVEY HORSE AND DONKEY TRUST Charity number: 504003.We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses, ponies and donkeys in distress. We also educate in animal welfare and provide (therapeutic) contact opportunities for people who wouldn't normally have the chance to meet these animals. Hope Pastures is open to the public Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 3pm.

Latest Income: £414,750
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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New Beginnings Horses

Animals, Housing, Social welfare

The charity's objects are to relieve the suffering of former racehorses in need of care and attention by providing and maintaining a rescue home or other facilities, and to promote humane behaviour towards them by providing care, protection, treatment and security where in need by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in these matters.

Latest Income: £413,842
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Riding For The Disabled (woodbridge & District Group)

Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support

We use horses to provide remedial & therapeutic sessions on a daily basis for disabled adults & children from Ipswich & East Suffolk area.By providing the opportunity to ride &/or carriage drive health & wellbeing is much improved.Our volunteer instructors work closely with Physiotherapists, Doctors & other health professionals to help our clients gain the maximum benefits from our activities.

Latest Income: £412,535
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary

Animals

House donkeys and some other animals who are neglected and abused.

Latest Income: £405,705
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Chilterns Dog Rescue Society

Animals, Housing

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society rescues and rehomes dogs who no longer have a home in England & Wales.

Latest Income: £398,738
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Home Counties Boxer Welfare

Animals, Housing, Saving of lives

We 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.

Latest Income: £394,136
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Sir Peter O'sullevan Charitable Trust

Animals, Charitable activities

The Sir Peter O' Sullevan Charitable Trust was established to provide funds for the welfare of animals, particularly horses. These funds are raised principally from The Sir Peter O' Sullevan Annual Award Lunch.

Latest Income: £392,114
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Tyne & Wear Rda Limited

Animals

We provide riding lessons and riding therapy for all ages and levels of disability. We also have an education programme with the horse as the tool, to aid clients to achieve ADSAN and other nationally recognised qualifications.

Latest Income: £391,622
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Woodlands Animal Sanctuary

Animals, Facilities, Housing, Social welfare

The Charity's purpose is to relieve the suffering of animals, in particular cats, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, goats, sheep, ponies, donkeys and horses in the Northwest of England and to provide or maintain refuge, secure homes, sanctuaries or other facilities for the reception and care of unwanted domestic animals.

Latest Income: £390,966
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Doris Banham Dog Rescue

Animals

Front line pound rescue of lost/abandoned dogs due for destruction after 7 days saving those not taken by other rescues. 15k+ dogs rescued to-date. Unique in funding vet treatment in pounds and transport to other rescues. Highlighting and improving pound conditions. 100% donations spent directly on the dogs. Public information and education. Rescue regardless of breed, age or veterinary condition.

Latest Income: £389,648
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Love Underdogs

Animals, Housing, Social welfare

To relieve the suffering of dogs and other animals in the UK and abroad to provide, maintain and support rescue homes for the reception, care and treatment of such animalsTo provide protection, treatment and security for the animals which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usageTo educate the public in animal welfare generally

Latest Income: £389,560
Areas of Operation: Romania
Status: Registered
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Shropshire Cat Rescue

Animals, Housing

To provide shelter, food, veterinary care for homeless, stray, abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens. To re-home said animals where possible. To benefit the community by trapping & neutering feral cats thus limiting their numbers to avoid health hazards and nuisance. To educate the public on health and care of cats and kittens in order to alleviate and obviate distress and cruelty.

Latest Income: £384,302
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Veterans With Dogs

Animals, Health, Social welfare

MISSION STATEMENTTo improve the quality of life for veterans who are living with mental health disorders with the support and companionship of one of our specially trained assistance dogs via our unique and pioneering programme.

Latest Income: £379,835
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Three Counties Dog Rescue

Animals, Housing

The charity activities are the care and relief of suffering of dogs and cats by the provision and maintenance of rescue homes and facilities. The charity operates in England, primarily in the counties of Lincolnshire, Rutland, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire Nottinghamshire and Norfolk.

Latest Income: £379,664
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Association Of Dogs And Cats Homes

Animals, Housing

The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes comprises dog and cat rescue and rehoming organisations across the British Isles.The Association works to promote best practice and high welfare and operational standards across the sector, engage effectively with a range of external stakeholders, including Governments, and bring rescue organisations together to share experiences, learning and networking.

Latest Income: £375,979
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Hector's House Cat Rescue

Animals

Our activities consist of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray cats in the area of Torbay and surrounding areas in Devon.Additionally, we respond to reports of lost/found cats and help reunite them with their owners wherever possible.

Latest Income: £375,242
Areas of Operation: Torbay
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.