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Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society

Also known as: A D a W S, Ashbourne Animal Welfare

The 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.

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Activities & Mission

The 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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£566,046
Latest Expenditure
£435,469

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £495,010
Charitable Activities £30,567
Other Trading £10,500
Investments £19,935
Other Income £10,034

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £410,485
Raising Funds £2,860
Governance £13,446
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £22,124

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — Cats in Need (derby) (organisation 3939128)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£566,046
£435,469£410,485£1,512,332£1,138,42410 / 80
2024
£483,875
£400,7260 / 80
2023
£619,900
£377,158£354,447£1,298,605£863,50510 / 80
2022
£294,551
£313,2150 / 70
2021
£285,375
£284,7790 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society

What does Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society do?

The 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.

How much income did Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society report in 2025?

Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society reported total income of £566k and reported expenditure of £435k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society registered as a charity?

Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 September 1992 as charity number 1014249. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society?

Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER JOHN SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society operate?

Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society operates across 2 areas: Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Is Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society a registered charity?

Yes — Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1014249.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 September 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1014249
Charity Number
1014249

Trustees

PETER JOHN SMITH Chair
DAPHNE ANNE SMITH
GORDON VICTOR ETHERIDGE
JANE LESLEY WAIN
Kim Stephenson
MARILYN KELSEY
Mark Lewis
WANDA VIRGINIA MIELCZAREK

Also Known As

  • A D a W S
  • Ashbourne Animal Welfare

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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