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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.

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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,012,440
Latest Expenditure
£1,342,808

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 20.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £487,970
Charitable Activities £18,802
Other Trading £424,020
Investments £77,939
Other Income £3,709

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,073,700
Raising Funds £269,108
Governance £0
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
£1,012,440
£1,342,808£1,073,700£5,289,355£2,005,10628 / 0
2024
£1,183,057
£1,365,658£1,098,094£5,585,971£5,484,15428 / 60
2023
£1,089,294
£1,066,110£809,888£5,769,588£5,666,37526 / 35
2022
£1,148,378
£955,867£733,574£5,722,626£3,646,74928 / 120
2021
£903,536
£866,701£664,070£5,565,642£3,436,50532 / 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 2025?

The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £1.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 August 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5020381
Charity Number
1143338

Trustees

COLETTE HELEN MARSHALL Chair
Dianne Harding
Lois Pearce
RACHEL JANE JOHNSON
ROSEMARY ANNE GOODSELL
Vivienne Ross Norman

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9 November 2026
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