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Four Paws

The charity carries out action to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care, particularly in the areas of animal husbandry, protection of species and their environments, and abolishment of animal testing using peaceful and legal channels. We also work to promote humane behaviour towards animals through education and by providing appropriate care and protection for vulnerable animals.

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Activities & Mission

The charity carries out action to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care, particularly in the areas of animal husbandry, protection of species and their environments, and abolishment of animal testing using peaceful and legal channels. We also work to promote humane behaviour towards animals through education and by providing appropriate care and protection for vulnerable animals.

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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.

Show all 14 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,702,159
Latest Expenditure
£4,511,479

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 69.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 31.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,673,825
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £28,334
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,131,981
Raising Funds £1,379,498
Governance £25,842
Grants to Institutions £250,000
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
£4,702,159
£4,511,479£3,131,981£2,622,261£2,604,86130 / 0
2024
£4,483,651
£3,983,867£2,602,562£2,431,581£2,000,00031 / 0
2023
£4,417,423
£4,357,513£3,078,923£1,931,797£1,900,00033 / 0
2022
£4,380,438
£3,894,569£2,603,548£1,871,887£1,871,88725 / 0
2021
£4,670,788
£4,074,397£2,991,620£1,386,018£1,364,08922 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Four Paws

What does Four Paws do?

The charity carries out action to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care, particularly in the areas of animal husbandry, protection of species and their environments, and abolishment of animal testing using peaceful and legal channels. We also work to promote humane behaviour towards animals through education and by providing appropriate care and protection for vulnerable animals.

How much income did Four Paws report in 2025?

Four Paws reported total income of £4.70m and reported expenditure of £4.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Four Paws registered as a charity?

Four Paws was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2007 as charity number 1118102. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Four Paws?

Four Paws is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Four Paws operate?

Four Paws operates across 14 areas, including Australia, Austria, Belgium and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Four Paws a registered charity?

Yes — Four Paws is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118102.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 February 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4026750
Charity Number
1118102

Trustees

Alexandra Mandoki
JOSEF PFABIGAN
Luciana Carla D'Abramo

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Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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