Pets As Therapy
Pets As Therapy facilitates visits by registered volunteers with their temperament assessed dogs and cats to establishments including hospitals, hospices, residential and nursing homes, and day care centres, bringing comfort, companionship and therapy into the lives of thousands of patients and residents. Registered PAT dogs and cats also work with phobic children and stroke patients.
Activities & Mission
Pets As Therapy facilitates visits by registered volunteers with their temperament assessed dogs and cats to establishments including hospitals, hospices, residential and nursing homes, and day care centres, bringing comfort, companionship and therapy into the lives of thousands of patients and residents. Registered PAT dogs and cats also work with phobic children and stroke patients.
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 23% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,082,102 | £884,014 | £772,984 | £819,381 | £750,466 | 13 / 5721 |
| 2023 | £835,973 | £680,413 | £501,190 | £621,293 | £462,564 | 12 / 4784 |
| 2022 | £620,434 | £504,854 | £363,251 | £465,734 | £397,441 | 9 / 4066 |
| 2021 | £451,982 | £465,620 | 0 / 4348 | |||
| 2020 | £581,258 | £481,655 | £384,454 | £363,792 | £277,367 | 9 / 5600 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Pets As Therapy
What does Pets As Therapy do?
Pets As Therapy facilitates visits by registered volunteers with their temperament assessed dogs and cats to establishments including hospitals, hospices, residential and nursing homes, and day care centres, bringing comfort, companionship and therapy into the lives of thousands of patients and residents. Registered PAT dogs and cats also work with phobic children and stroke patients.
How much income did Pets As Therapy report in 2024?
Pets As Therapy reported total income of £1.08m and reported expenditure of £884k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Pets As Therapy?
Pets As Therapy has a program ratio of 71.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Pets As Therapy registered as a charity?
Pets As Therapy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 2005 as charity number 1112194. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Pets As Therapy?
Pets As Therapy is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Pets As Therapy operate?
Pets As Therapy operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Pets As Therapy a registered charity?
Yes — Pets As Therapy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112194.
Details
Monument Business Park
Warpsgrove Lane
Chalgrove
Oxfordshire
OX44 7RW
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