Working Animals International
Also known as: The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad, The Society for the Protection of Animals in North Africa, Spana
To prevent unnecessary suffering to animals and neglect of their bodily needs by all lawful means and, in particular, by:1. Providing treatment in hospitals and otherwise for sick and injured animals2. Encouraging and promoting education in the humane treatment of animals any relevant environmental issues3. Assisting in the enforcement of such laws as may from time to time be applicable
Activities & Mission
To prevent unnecessary suffering to animals and neglect of their bodily needs by all lawful means and, in particular, by:1. Providing treatment in hospitals and otherwise for sick and injured animals2. Encouraging and promoting education in the humane treatment of animals any relevant environmental issues3. Assisting in the enforcement of such laws as may from time to time be applicable
Grants
Working Animals International is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £3,832,965
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 63% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 375). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £8,456,770 | £11,099,921 | £8,134,246 | £15,855,886 | £15,650,140 | 55 / 0 |
| 2024 | £9,958,031 | £10,267,603 | £7,198,358 | £17,609,764 | £15,482,356 | 41 / 0 |
| 2023 | £9,555,721 | £8,230,462 | £5,643,469 | £16,906,894 | £13,405,586 | 39 / 0 |
| 2022 | £10,678,984 | £8,202,121 | £5,716,309 | £14,917,165 | £11,234,423 | 40 / 0 |
| 2021 | £9,222,804 | £7,899,077 | £5,325,340 | £13,151,334 | £9,984,251 | 42 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Working Animals International
What does Working Animals International do?
To prevent unnecessary suffering to animals and neglect of their bodily needs by all lawful means and, in particular, by:1. Providing treatment in hospitals and otherwise for sick and injured animals2. Encouraging and promoting education in the humane treatment of animals any relevant environmental issues3. Assisting in the enforcement of such laws as may from time to time be applicable
How much income did Working Animals International report in 2025?
Working Animals International reported total income of £8.46m and reported expenditure of £11.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Working Animals International?
Working Animals International has a program ratio of 96.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 375 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Working Animals International registered as a charity?
Working Animals International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 1963 as charity number 209015. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Working Animals International?
Working Animals International is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Working Animals International operate?
Working Animals International operates across 23 areas, including Botswana, Burma, Cameroon and 20 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Working Animals International a registered charity?
Yes — Working Animals International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209015.
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Registry Information
Other notable Health charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad
- The Society for the Protection of Animals in North Africa
- Spana
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated