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British Small Animal Veterinary Association

Also known as: Petsavers

The BSAVA is a professional body for veterinary surgeons and nurses who treat companion animals. It drives/promotes excellence in small animal veterinary practice through focusing on education, science and the community to develop the knowledge and skills of its members. PetSavers, its research arm, funds veterinary clinical studies into diseases of pets and the treatment thereof

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Activities & Mission

The BSAVA is a professional body for veterinary surgeons and nurses who treat companion animals. It drives/promotes excellence in small animal veterinary practice through focusing on education, science and the community to develop the knowledge and skills of its members. PetSavers, its research arm, funds veterinary clinical studies into diseases of pets and the treatment thereof

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
£6,180,306
Latest Expenditure
£7,199,045

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 92% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 483). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 75% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £210,873
Charitable Activities £5,764,293
Other Trading £0
Investments £205,140
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,159,703
Raising Funds £39,342
Governance £206,775
Grants to Institutions £166,037
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,180,306
£7,199,045£7,159,703£11,780,314£11,459,07649 / 250
2024
£5,946,552
£7,590,977£7,542,963£12,432,955£12,033,65948 / 242
2023
£5,615,929
£6,483,058£6,434,612£13,158,396£3,383,51046 / 300
2022
£5,594,247
£6,046,506£5,998,342£12,876,686£11,729,48243 / 330
2021
£5,259,509
£4,327,005£4,280,430£14,380,129£12,955,15442 / 325

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Small Animal Veterinary Association

What does British Small Animal Veterinary Association do?

The BSAVA is a professional body for veterinary surgeons and nurses who treat companion animals. It drives/promotes excellence in small animal veterinary practice through focusing on education, science and the community to develop the knowledge and skills of its members. PetSavers, its research arm, funds veterinary clinical studies into diseases of pets and the treatment thereof

How much income did British Small Animal Veterinary Association report in 2025?

British Small Animal Veterinary Association reported total income of £6.18m and reported expenditure of £7.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is British Small Animal Veterinary Association?

British Small Animal Veterinary Association has a program ratio of 115.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 483 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was British Small Animal Veterinary Association registered as a charity?

British Small Animal Veterinary Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 September 1993 as charity number 1024811. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs British Small Animal Veterinary Association?

British Small Animal Veterinary Association is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Small Animal Veterinary Association operate?

British Small Animal Veterinary Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is British Small Animal Veterinary Association a registered charity?

Yes — British Small Animal Veterinary Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1024811.

Details

Address
WOODROW HOUSE
1 TELFORD WAY
WATERWELLS BUSINESS PARK
QUEDGELEY
GLOUCESTER
GL2 2AB
Registration Date
1 September 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1024811
Charity Number
1024811

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Trustees

Alexander Murphy
Dr Adam George Gow
Dr Julian Hoad
Dr Matthew Campbell Erskine
Dr Niall Thomas Connell
Dr Peter Christopher Higgins
Jo-Anne Megarity
Nicholas Stephen Williams
Susan Little

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Petsavers

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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