The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare
Rescuing abandoned, unwanted, ill-treated and neglected animals; Rescuing sick or injured wildlife; Caring for these animals and providing veterinary care until rehomed or rehabilitated; Spaying or neutering animals in the Trust's care and providing finance for those of limited means to spay or neuter their pets; Providing education to students, institutes, clubs and groups.
Activities & Mission
Rescuing abandoned, unwanted, ill-treated and neglected animals; Rescuing sick or injured wildlife; Caring for these animals and providing veterinary care until rehomed or rehabilitated; Spaying or neutering animals in the Trust's care and providing finance for those of limited means to spay or neuter their pets; Providing education to students, institutes, clubs and groups.
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 65% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £1,183,057 | £1,365,658 | £1,098,094 | £5,585,971 | £5,484,154 | 28 / 60 |
| 2023 | £1,089,294 | £1,066,110 | £809,888 | £5,769,588 | £5,666,375 | 26 / 35 |
| 2022 | £1,148,378 | £955,867 | £733,574 | £5,722,626 | £3,646,749 | 28 / 120 |
| 2021 | £903,536 | £866,701 | £664,070 | £5,565,642 | £3,436,505 | 32 / 120 |
| 2020 | £888,287 | £855,138 | £675,605 | £5,499,765 | £3,382,952 | 31 / 120 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare
What does The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare do?
Rescuing abandoned, unwanted, ill-treated and neglected animals; Rescuing sick or injured wildlife; Caring for these animals and providing veterinary care until rehomed or rehabilitated; Spaying or neutering animals in the Trust's care and providing finance for those of limited means to spay or neuter their pets; Providing education to students, institutes, clubs and groups.
How much income did The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare report in 2024?
The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare reported total income of £1.18m and reported expenditure of £1.37m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare?
The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare has a program ratio of 92.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare registered as a charity?
The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 August 2011 as charity number 1143338. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare?
The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is COLETTE HELEN MARSHALL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare operate?
The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare operates across 4 areas: East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.
Is The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare a registered charity?
Yes — The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143338.
Details
STONEHURST LANE
HADLOW DOWN
NR UCKFIELD
EAST SUSSEX
TN22 4ED
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