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.
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.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 59% of UK Animals 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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £566,046 | £435,469 | £410,485 | £1,512,332 | £1,138,424 | 10 / 80 |
| 2024 | £483,875 | £400,726 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2023 | £619,900 | £377,158 | £354,447 | £1,298,605 | £863,505 | 10 / 80 |
| 2022 | £294,551 | £313,215 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2021 | £285,375 | £284,779 | 0 / 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.
How efficient is Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society?
Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society has a program ratio of 72.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
WYASTON ROAD
ASHBOURNE
DE6 1NB
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Also Known As
- A D a W S
- Ashbourne Animal Welfare
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated