The Pets At Home Foundation
Also known as: Pets at Home Foundation, Support Adoption for Pets, The Pets at Home Charitable Foundation, Pets Foundation
The charity provides support for national animal welfare organisations and locally based re-homing centres through a combination of grants, joint fundraising activities and events. The charity also operates small animal adoption centres in a large number of Pets at Home stores.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides support for national animal welfare organisations and locally based re-homing centres through a combination of grants, joint fundraising activities and events. The charity also operates small animal adoption centres in a large number of Pets at Home stores.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,604,021 | £7,822,395 | £7,442,489 | £3,217,891 | £3,217,891 | 11 / 7232 |
| 2024 | £6,836,016 | £6,490,193 | £6,162,361 | £4,436,265 | £4,436,265 | 11 / 9292 |
| 2023 | £6,170,596 | £6,472,535 | £6,185,653 | £4,090,442 | £4,296,528 | 10 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,685,114 | £4,864,362 | £4,431,344 | £4,392,381 | £4,296,528 | 7 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,089,481 | £3,923,520 | £3,580,678 | £3,571,629 | £3,554,779 | 5 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Pets At Home Foundation
What does The Pets At Home Foundation do?
The charity provides support for national animal welfare organisations and locally based re-homing centres through a combination of grants, joint fundraising activities and events. The charity also operates small animal adoption centres in a large number of Pets at Home stores.
How much income did The Pets At Home Foundation report in 2025?
The Pets At Home Foundation reported total income of £6.60m and reported expenditure of £7.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Pets At Home Foundation?
The Pets At Home Foundation has a program ratio of 112.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Pets At Home Foundation registered as a charity?
The Pets At Home Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 2004 as charity number 1104152. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs The Pets At Home Foundation?
The Pets At Home Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is William Hewish. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Pets At Home Foundation operate?
The Pets At Home Foundation operates across 5 areas, including Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Pets At Home Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Pets At Home Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104152.
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Also Known As
- Pets at Home Foundation
- Support Adoption for Pets
- The Pets at Home Charitable Foundation
- Pets Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated