Olsen Animal Trust
Also known as: Oat
Olsen Animal Trust provides grants to charities,individuals and organisations whose aims are consistent with the Charity's objectives:- to relieve, and contribute towards ending the exploitation of animals by humans- to assist with the rescue, rehabilitation and lifetime care of exploited animals- to conserve wildlife- to educate people about the negative impact of animal exploitation
Activities & Mission
Olsen Animal Trust provides grants to charities,individuals and organisations whose aims are consistent with the Charity's objectives:- to relieve, and contribute towards ending the exploitation of animals by humans- to assist with the rescue, rehabilitation and lifetime care of exploited animals- to conserve wildlife- to educate people about the negative impact of animal exploitation
Grants
Olsen Animal Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,124,721
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 Information
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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 | £904,334 | £1,152,849 | £1,152,849 | £1,606,601 | £1,606,601 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,009,730 | £1,449,718 | £1,431,561 | £1,625,824 | £1,625,824 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £253,869 | £1,505,281 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £599,342 | £1,243,964 | £1,222,578 | £3,084,545 | £3,084,545 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £155,936 | £997,782 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Olsen Animal Trust
What does Olsen Animal Trust do?
Olsen Animal Trust provides grants to charities,individuals and organisations whose aims are consistent with the Charity's objectives:- to relieve, and contribute towards ending the exploitation of animals by humans- to assist with the rescue, rehabilitation and lifetime care of exploited animals- to conserve wildlife- to educate people about the negative impact of animal exploitation
How much income did Olsen Animal Trust report in 2025?
Olsen Animal Trust reported total income of £904k and reported expenditure of £1.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Olsen Animal Trust registered as a charity?
Olsen Animal Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 November 2016 as charity number 1169982. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Olsen Animal Trust?
Olsen Animal Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN JAYNE OLSEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Olsen Animal Trust operate?
Olsen Animal Trust operates across 8 areas, including China, Congo (Democratic Republic), Guinea and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Olsen Animal Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Olsen Animal Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169982.
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Also Known As
- Oat
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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