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
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 2020 | £227,595 | £738,195 | 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 2024?
Olsen Animal Trust reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £1.45m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Olsen Animal Trust?
Olsen Animal Trust has a program ratio of 141.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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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GU5 9QW
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- 14 May 2026
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