Nowzad

Also known as: Nowzad Dogs

To relieve the suffering of animals; including companion animals, working equines, stray and abandoned dogs and cats and all other animals in need of care and attention, and to provide and maintain (where possible) rescue, rehabilitation and education facilities for the care and treatment of such animals with no voice but ours.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Afghanistan Ukraine

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,648,149

Latest Expenditure

£1,415,703

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 53% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 59). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 73% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 59% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,290,269

Charitable Activities £212,276

Other Trading £118,773

Investments £26,831

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,310,101

Raising Funds £105,602

Governance £20,980

Grants to Institutions £0

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.

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
2025	£1,648,149	£1,415,703	£1,310,101	£2,324,773	£1,920,191	7 / 20
2023	£941,813	£912,457	£884,127	£2,092,327	£2,092,327	5 / 30
2022	£3,521,317	£1,945,879	£1,906,162	£2,062,971	£1,837,366	5 / 20
2021	£838,078	£727,913	£702,606	£491,714	£491,714	3 / 10
2020	£957,920	£754,091	£727,808	£381,549	£381,549	3 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Nowzad

What does Nowzad do?

How much income did Nowzad report in 2025?

Nowzad reported total income of £1.65m and reported expenditure of £1.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Nowzad?

Nowzad has a program ratio of 79.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 59 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Nowzad registered as a charity?

Nowzad was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 2007 as charity number 1119185. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Nowzad?

Nowzad is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Morag Harris. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Nowzad operate?

Nowzad operates across 2 areas: Afghanistan and Ukraine.

Is Nowzad a registered charity?

Yes — Nowzad is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119185.