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The Ferne Animal Sanctuary

TO PROVIDE CARE AND SHELTER FOR STRAY NEGLECTED AND UNWANTED ANIMALS OF ALL KINDS AND THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS OF ALL KINDS FROM ILL-USAGE CRUELTY AND SUFFERING.

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Activities & Mission

TO PROVIDE CARE AND SHELTER FOR STRAY NEGLECTED AND UNWANTED ANIMALS OF ALL KINDS AND THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS OF ALL KINDS FROM ILL-USAGE CRUELTY AND SUFFERING.

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

Latest Income
£2,167,991
Latest Expenditure
£2,024,377

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 47.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 50.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 50.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,309,869
Charitable Activities £43,540
Other Trading £809,360
Investments £5,222
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,027,427
Raising Funds £996,950
Governance £16,500
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,167,991
£2,024,377£1,027,427£4,346,464£540,00056 / 132
2024
£1,524,878
£2,261,297£1,172,268£4,193,919£407,00073 / 125
2023
£1,550,363
£1,734,206£1,053,388£4,909,983£875,00059 / 105
2022
£1,364,033
£1,418,803£917,776£5,156,409£050 / 185
2021
£1,300,127
£1,303,292£878,229£5,211,179£1,044,33451 / 201

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ferne Animal Sanctuary

What does The Ferne Animal Sanctuary do?

TO PROVIDE CARE AND SHELTER FOR STRAY NEGLECTED AND UNWANTED ANIMALS OF ALL KINDS AND THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS OF ALL KINDS FROM ILL-USAGE CRUELTY AND SUFFERING.

How much income did The Ferne Animal Sanctuary report in 2025?

The Ferne Animal Sanctuary reported total income of £2.17m and reported expenditure of £2.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ferne Animal Sanctuary registered as a charity?

The Ferne Animal Sanctuary was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 2015 as charity number 1164350. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Ferne Animal Sanctuary?

The Ferne Animal Sanctuary is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Fuller. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ferne Animal Sanctuary operate?

The Ferne Animal Sanctuary operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Ferne Animal Sanctuary a registered charity?

Yes — The Ferne Animal Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164350.

Details

Address
FERNE ANIMAL SANCTUARY
WAMBROOK
CHARD
TA20 3DH
Registration Date
11 November 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5069772
Charity Number
1164350

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Trustees

Richard Fuller Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Michael Richards
Karen Chadwick
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Robert O'Connor
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