The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society
Also known as: The Northern Counties Horse Protection Society and Smaller Animals, Bryson's Animal Refuge, Bryson's Animal Shelter, Eighton Banks Animal Refuge, Northern Counties Horse Protection Society and Smaller Animals
The protection of horses and smaller animals from ill usage, cruelty and suffering by the provision and maintenance of an animal refuge and such other facilities.
Activities & Mission
The protection of horses and smaller animals from ill usage, cruelty and suffering by the provision and maintenance of an animal refuge and such other facilities.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 45% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £619,878 | £408,335 | £408,335 | £2,034,568 | £1,574,552 | 12 / 10 |
| 2024 | £508,398 | £408,105 | £337,715 | £1,823,025 | £1,363,676 | 11 / 10 |
| 2023 | £386,727 | £311,288 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £333,753 | £285,426 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £274,682 | £275,170 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society
What does The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society do?
The protection of horses and smaller animals from ill usage, cruelty and suffering by the provision and maintenance of an animal refuge and such other facilities.
How much income did The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society report in 2025?
The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society reported total income of £620k and reported expenditure of £408k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society?
The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society has a program ratio of 65.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society registered as a charity?
The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 1964 as charity number 227361. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society?
The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society operate?
The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society operates in Gateshead, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 227361.
Details
GALLOPING GREEN ROAD
EIGHTON BANKS
GATESHEAD
TYNE & WEAR
NE9 7XA
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Also Known As
- The Northern Counties Horse Protection Society and Smaller Animals
- Bryson's Animal Refuge
- Bryson's Animal Shelter
- Eighton Banks Animal Refuge
- Northern Counties Horse Protection Society and Smaller Animals
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated