Oak Tree Animals' Charity
Also known as: Animals' Refuge, The National Equine (and Smaller Animals) Defence League
Oak Tree Animals' Charity is at the heart of the community. Helping hundreds of animals each year, we find loving new homes for cats, dogs and horses, promote responsible pet ownership through education and outreach activities and work with individuals who need our support.
Activities & Mission
Oak Tree Animals' Charity is at the heart of the community. Helping hundreds of animals each year, we find loving new homes for cats, dogs and horses, promote responsible pet ownership through education and outreach activities and work with individuals who need our support.
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 56% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 59). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,601,277 | £3,049,340 | £2,213,648 | £2,366,856 | £2,341,791 | 83 / 270 |
| 2023 | £2,395,366 | £2,437,769 | £1,806,161 | £2,773,073 | £2,682,385 | 68 / 262 |
| 2022 | £2,321,307 | £1,970,470 | £1,481,191 | £2,727,732 | £2,436,295 | 57 / 220 |
| 2021 | £1,409,273 | £1,161,816 | £904,050 | £2,446,571 | £848,462 | 38 / 216 |
| 2020 | £714,446 | £999,780 | £906,067 | £2,096,052 | £606,725 | 40 / 216 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Oak Tree Animals' Charity
What does Oak Tree Animals' Charity do?
Oak Tree Animals' Charity is at the heart of the community. Helping hundreds of animals each year, we find loving new homes for cats, dogs and horses, promote responsible pet ownership through education and outreach activities and work with individuals who need our support.
How much income did Oak Tree Animals' Charity report in 2024?
Oak Tree Animals' Charity reported total income of £2.60m and reported expenditure of £3.05m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Oak Tree Animals' Charity?
Oak Tree Animals' Charity has a program ratio of 85.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 59 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Oak Tree Animals' Charity registered as a charity?
Oak Tree Animals' Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 October 2016 as charity number 1169511. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Oak Tree Animals' Charity?
Oak Tree Animals' Charity is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rachel Griffiths. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Oak Tree Animals' Charity operate?
Oak Tree Animals' Charity operates across 3 areas: Scotland, Cumbria and Northumberland.
Is Oak Tree Animals' Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Oak Tree Animals' Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169511.
Details
Oak Tree Farm
Wetheral Shields
Wetheral
CARLISLE
CA4 8JA
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Also Known As
- Animals' Refuge
- The National Equine (and Smaller Animals) Defence League
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated