Animals In Distress
Also known as: Field of Dreams Retirement Home (littleborough), Irlam Rescue Sanctuary (irlam)
The object of the charity is to provide in Greater Manchester and the surrounding area for the care and protection of animals of all kinds in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances, ill usage and other similar causes and to prevent thereby cruelty to and suffering among animals.
Activities & Mission
The object of the charity is to provide in Greater Manchester and the surrounding area for the care and protection of animals of all kinds in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances, ill usage and other similar causes and to prevent thereby cruelty to and suffering among animals.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £536,472 | £668,740 | £668,092 | £827,325 | £0 | 18 / 33 |
| 2024 | £310,623 | £661,356 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2023 | £526,864 | £607,882 | £269,878 | £1,310,326 | £1,310,326 | 22 / 27 |
| 2022 | £661,660 | £559,595 | £229,684 | £1,391,344 | £1,391,344 | 23 / 24 |
| 2021 | £361,218 | £502,398 | 0 / 22 |
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Frequently asked questions about Animals In Distress
What does Animals In Distress do?
The object of the charity is to provide in Greater Manchester and the surrounding area for the care and protection of animals of all kinds in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances, ill usage and other similar causes and to prevent thereby cruelty to and suffering among animals.
How much income did Animals In Distress report in 2025?
Animals In Distress reported total income of £536k and reported expenditure of £669k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Animals In Distress?
Animals In Distress has a program ratio of 124.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Animals In Distress registered as a charity?
Animals In Distress was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 1984 as charity number 515886. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Animals In Distress?
Animals In Distress is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is CATHERINE WHITTAKER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Animals In Distress operate?
Animals In Distress operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Animals In Distress a registered charity?
Yes — Animals In Distress is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 515886.
Details
SWAINDROD LANE
BLACKSTONE EDGE
LITTLEBOROUGH
LANCS
OL15 0LE
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Also Known As
- Field of Dreams Retirement Home (littleborough)
- Irlam Rescue Sanctuary (irlam)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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