International Animal Rescue
International Animal Rescue saves animals from suffering, rehabilitates and releases them back into the wild and protects their precious natural habitats. We rescue captive bears in India and Armenia, rehabilitate orangutans and other primates in Indonesia and rear orphaned howler monkeys in Costa Rica. IAR has been registered since 1989, former reg no 802132.
Activities & Mission
International Animal Rescue saves animals from suffering, rehabilitates and releases them back into the wild and protects their precious natural habitats. We rescue captive bears in India and Armenia, rehabilitate orangutans and other primates in Indonesia and rear orphaned howler monkeys in Costa Rica. IAR has been registered since 1989, former reg no 802132.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,772,721 | £4,238,849 | £3,639,767 | £3,817,194 | £3,600,000 | 19 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,142,609 | £4,020,616 | £3,436,833 | £4,267,799 | £4,000,000 | 22 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,531,300 | £3,819,312 | £3,341,839 | £5,026,251 | £4,500,000 | 22 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,950,567 | £3,896,453 | £3,433,421 | £6,430,045 | £5,807,572 | 20 / 0 |
| 2020 | £3,897,576 | £3,829,705 | £3,363,391 | £5,743,873 | £5,100,000 | 19 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about International Animal Rescue
What does International Animal Rescue do?
International Animal Rescue saves animals from suffering, rehabilitates and releases them back into the wild and protects their precious natural habitats. We rescue captive bears in India and Armenia, rehabilitate orangutans and other primates in Indonesia and rear orphaned howler monkeys in Costa Rica. IAR has been registered since 1989, former reg no 802132.
How much income did International Animal Rescue report in 2024?
International Animal Rescue reported total income of £3.77m and reported expenditure of £4.24m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is International Animal Rescue?
International Animal Rescue has a program ratio of 96.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was International Animal Rescue registered as a charity?
International Animal Rescue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 March 2007 as charity number 1118277. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs International Animal Rescue?
International Animal Rescue is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does International Animal Rescue operate?
International Animal Rescue operates across 4 areas: Armenia, Costa Rica, India and Indonesia.
Is International Animal Rescue a registered charity?
Yes — International Animal Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118277.
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