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Wecare Worldwide

WECare Worldwide is a veterinary-run charity, currently operating in Sri Lanka and providing healthcare to the large number of stray dogs on the island. We focus heavily on neutering and vaccination programmes in the communities, as well as providing treatments to sick and injured animals at our clinic. In order to provide sustainable change, education programmes are also provided in schools.

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Activities & Mission

WECare Worldwide is a veterinary-run charity, currently operating in Sri Lanka and providing healthcare to the large number of stray dogs on the island. We focus heavily on neutering and vaccination programmes in the communities, as well as providing treatments to sick and injured animals at our clinic. In order to provide sustainable change, education programmes are also provided in schools.

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 Information

Latest Income
£996,894
Latest Expenditure
£645,165

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 38% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 50% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% 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

Donations & Legacies £976,640
Charitable Activities £18,225
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,029
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £616,151
Raising Funds £29,014
Governance £6,923
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 2024.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£996,894
£645,165£616,151£769,792£463,44343 / 8
2023
£335,419
£483,0820 / 8
2022
£486,162
£360,7360 / 8
2021
£361,257
£280,6010 / 1
2020
£320,273
£243,2550 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wecare Worldwide

What does Wecare Worldwide do?

WECare Worldwide is a veterinary-run charity, currently operating in Sri Lanka and providing healthcare to the large number of stray dogs on the island. We focus heavily on neutering and vaccination programmes in the communities, as well as providing treatments to sick and injured animals at our clinic. In order to provide sustainable change, education programmes are also provided in schools.

How much income did Wecare Worldwide report in 2024?

Wecare Worldwide reported total income of £997k and reported expenditure of £645k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Wecare Worldwide?

Wecare Worldwide has a program ratio of 61.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Wecare Worldwide registered as a charity?

Wecare Worldwide was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 2015 as charity number 1162386. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Wecare Worldwide?

Wecare Worldwide is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wecare Worldwide operate?

Wecare Worldwide operates in Sri Lanka, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wecare Worldwide a registered charity?

Yes — Wecare Worldwide is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162386.

Details

Address
WECare Worldwide
Oak Lodge
Kirkbride
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 5JH
Registration Date
24 June 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5059552
Charity Number
1162386

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Trustees

Charlotte Louise Bailey
Emma Avril Donnan
Joanna Margaret Mockford
Philip Mansbridge
Rebecca Louise Carruthers

Sectors & Classifications

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