The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust
Providing grants to encourage initiatives designed to improve animal welfare and protection, promote alternative methods to the use of animals in experiments and encourage practical work in alleviating suffering, preventing cruelty and improving conditions for animals.
Activities & Mission
Providing grants to encourage initiatives designed to improve animal welfare and protection, promote alternative methods to the use of animals in experiments and encourage practical work in alleviating suffering, preventing cruelty and improving conditions for animals.
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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 97% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 396). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £555,534 | £2,666,972 | £2,575,664 | £17,732,422 | £17,700,636 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £575,962 | £1,035,404 | £943,183 | £19,051,194 | £19,000,829 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,896,745 | £610,761 | £529,091 | £18,231,931 | £18,231,931 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £391,357 | £594,864 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £364,865 | £1,280,979 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust
What does The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust do?
Providing grants to encourage initiatives designed to improve animal welfare and protection, promote alternative methods to the use of animals in experiments and encourage practical work in alleviating suffering, preventing cruelty and improving conditions for animals.
How much income did The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust report in 2025?
The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust reported total income of £556k and reported expenditure of £2.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust?
The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust has a program ratio of 463.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 396 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust registered as a charity?
The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 1989 as charity number 802133. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust?
The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is LES WARD MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust operate?
The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust operates across 55 areas, including Albania, Algeria, Andorra and 52 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802133.
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19A Canning Street
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