National Animal Welfare Trust
Also known as: National Animal Welfare Trust Limited, Heaven's Gate Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Molly Wyatt's Dog Rescue, Nawt, Trindledown Farm, Trindledown Retirement Centre for Elderly Animals
The National Animal Welfare Trust's primary purpose is to rescue and re-home animals, primarily cats and dogs, but also farm animals and small domestic pets too.
Activities & Mission
The National Animal Welfare Trust's primary purpose is to rescue and re-home animals, primarily cats and dogs, but also farm animals and small domestic pets too.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 86% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 59). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Animals 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,577,387 | £4,903,154 | £3,803,631 | £8,322,766 | £3,524,100 | 116 / 286 |
| 2024 | £3,870,484 | £4,009,564 | £3,255,771 | £9,723,805 | £4,225,920 | 122 / 263 |
| 2023 | £5,496,451 | £3,632,837 | £2,900,127 | £9,754,578 | £4,048,961 | 109 / 200 |
| 2022 | £3,280,868 | £3,154,067 | £2,592,508 | £7,968,600 | £2,918,490 | 104 / 200 |
| 2021 | £3,740,495 | £2,923,144 | £2,484,124 | £7,700,117 | £2,986,113 | 101 / 300 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about National Animal Welfare Trust
What does National Animal Welfare Trust do?
The National Animal Welfare Trust's primary purpose is to rescue and re-home animals, primarily cats and dogs, but also farm animals and small domestic pets too.
How much income did National Animal Welfare Trust report in 2025?
National Animal Welfare Trust reported total income of £3.58m and reported expenditure of £4.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Animal Welfare Trust?
National Animal Welfare Trust has a program ratio of 106.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 59 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Animal Welfare Trust registered as a charity?
National Animal Welfare Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 February 2002 as charity number 1090499. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs National Animal Welfare Trust?
National Animal Welfare Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Marianthi O'Dwyer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Animal Welfare Trust operate?
National Animal Welfare Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is National Animal Welfare Trust a registered charity?
Yes — National Animal Welfare Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090499.
Details
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WATFORD
WD25 8WT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- National Animal Welfare Trust Limited
- Heaven's Gate Farm Animal Rescue Centre
- Molly Wyatt's Dog Rescue
- Nawt
- Trindledown Farm
- Trindledown Retirement Centre for Elderly Animals
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated