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The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited

Protection and welfare of animals and education relating to animal welfare

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Activities & Mission

Protection and welfare of animals and education relating to animal welfare

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
£4,361,209
Latest Expenditure
£5,770,127

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 54.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 45.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,224,871
Charitable Activities £43,014
Other Trading £680,974
Investments £412,350
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,151,734
Raising Funds £2,618,393
Governance £25,935
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
£4,361,209
£5,770,127£3,151,734£16,429,488£12,237,303141 / 317
2024
£4,666,089
£4,998,213£2,676,545£17,593,564£13,174,574127 / 241
2023
£3,403,297
£4,262,113£2,374,969£17,945,173£12,902,681123 / 150
2022
£3,740,026
£3,566,789£2,222,851£19,886,785£12,451,166121 / 110
2021
£2,374,737
£2,857,026£1,996,784£18,794,855£11,541,65490 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited

What does The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited do?

Protection and welfare of animals and education relating to animal welfare

How much income did The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited report in 2025?

The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited reported total income of £4.36m and reported expenditure of £5.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited registered as a charity?

The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 December 1964 as charity number 237696. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited?

The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited operate?

The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited operates across 3 areas: East Sussex, Kent and West Sussex.

Is The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 237696.

Details

Address
RAYSTEDE
THE BROYLE
RINGMER
LEWES
BN8 5AJ
Registration Date
3 December 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
237696
Charity Number
237696

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Trustees

Claire Brown
Daisy Imogen Laramy-Binks
Derwyn Howard Jones
Dr Samantha Anne Leggett
HELEN MARIE TRACEY
Helen Paxton
Ian Henry Alexander Kerr
Sally Wright
STEVE DERRICK

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14 May 2026
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