Destitute Animals Shelter
Also known as: Bolton Animal Shelter
To maintain a shelter for the care, treatment and re-homing where possible of unwanted, homeless, ill treated, stray, injured and sick animals.
Activities & Mission
To maintain a shelter for the care, treatment and re-homing where possible of unwanted, homeless, ill treated, stray, injured and sick 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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £306,130 | £408,584 | 0 / 23 | |||
| 2023 | £206,903 | £323,942 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2022 | £309,763 | £282,325 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2021 | £85,291 | £269,983 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2020 | £35,949 | £279,935 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Destitute Animals Shelter
What does Destitute Animals Shelter do?
To maintain a shelter for the care, treatment and re-homing where possible of unwanted, homeless, ill treated, stray, injured and sick animals.
How much income did Destitute Animals Shelter report in 2024?
Destitute Animals Shelter reported total income of £306k and reported expenditure of £409k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Destitute Animals Shelter registered as a charity?
Destitute Animals Shelter was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1963 as charity number 222935. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Destitute Animals Shelter?
Destitute Animals Shelter is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN DURHAM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Destitute Animals Shelter operate?
Destitute Animals Shelter operates in Bolton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Destitute Animals Shelter a registered charity?
Yes — Destitute Animals Shelter is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 222935.
Details
Unit 1
Northolt Drive
BOLTON
BL3 6NJ
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bolton Animal Shelter
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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