Wolfwood
TAKE IN UNWANTED OR ABANDONED DOGS AND GIVE APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO REHOME THEM APPROPRIATELY AFTER DUE ASSESSMENT.TAKE IN INJURED OR DISPLACED WILDLIFE, PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE, REHABILITATION AND SAFE RELEASE.PROVIDE SANCTUARY, MEDICAL CARE AND REHABILITATION FOR RESCUE PONIES AND HORSES.
Activities & Mission
TAKE IN UNWANTED OR ABANDONED DOGS AND GIVE APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO REHOME THEM APPROPRIATELY AFTER DUE ASSESSMENT.TAKE IN INJURED OR DISPLACED WILDLIFE, PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE, REHABILITATION AND SAFE RELEASE.PROVIDE SANCTUARY, MEDICAL CARE AND REHABILITATION FOR RESCUE PONIES AND HORSES.
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 23% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £722,027 | £455,793 | £327,926 | £779,697 | £726,063 | 15 / 21 |
| 2023 | £537,175 | £378,011 | £271,698 | £513,462 | £351,431 | 15 / 32 |
| 2022 | £319,029 | £53,686 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £299,000 | £196,000 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2020 | £312,025 | £210,958 | 0 / 50 |
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Frequently asked questions about Wolfwood
What does Wolfwood do?
TAKE IN UNWANTED OR ABANDONED DOGS AND GIVE APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO REHOME THEM APPROPRIATELY AFTER DUE ASSESSMENT.TAKE IN INJURED OR DISPLACED WILDLIFE, PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE, REHABILITATION AND SAFE RELEASE.PROVIDE SANCTUARY, MEDICAL CARE AND REHABILITATION FOR RESCUE PONIES AND HORSES.
How much income did Wolfwood report in 2024?
Wolfwood reported total income of £722k and reported expenditure of £456k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wolfwood?
Wolfwood has a program ratio of 45.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wolfwood registered as a charity?
Wolfwood was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 2010 as charity number 1133826. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Wolfwood?
Wolfwood is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wolfwood operate?
Wolfwood operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wolfwood a registered charity?
Yes — Wolfwood is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133826.
Details
HAZELRIGG LANE
ELLEL
LANCASTER
LA2 0RE
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