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the animal defence trust

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies. The Animal Defence Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is animals. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Devon and operates in Afghanistan, France, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The charity is a grant giving charity making grants annually to other animal welfare charities throughout Great Britain and also abroad.The charity also makes representations to the European Union regarding the treatment of farm animals transported from the United Kingdom to Europe, and across European countries over often very hot long distances without adequate rest and watering.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£90,273
Latest Expenditure
£129,171

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 143.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 143.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£90,273£129,1710 / 0
2023£135,348£115,3080 / 0
2022£61,968£103,6080 / 0
2021£106,811£92,7890 / 0
2020£48,053£109,4450 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers