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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
£5,946,552
Latest Expenditure
£7,590,977

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 126.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 96% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 70% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 56% 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 £28,388
Charitable Activities £5,679,372
Other Trading £0
Investments £238,794
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,542,963
Raising Funds £48,014
Governance £178,190
Grants to Institutions £150,057
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£3,677,231
£4,801,281£4,739,836£11,915,586£5,997,10542 / 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 2024?

British Small Animal Veterinary Association reported total income of £5.95m and reported expenditure of £7.59m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 126.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 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 10 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 Andrew Graham
Dr Peter Christopher Higgins
Jo-Anne Megarity
Nicholas Stephen Williams
Susan Little

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Petsavers

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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