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Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter

Also known as: Wars

To care and rehome abandoned and unwanted animals

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Activities & Mission

To care and rehome abandoned and unwanted animals

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

Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£993,976
Latest Expenditure
£325,608

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 31.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £885,234
Charitable Activities £54,328
Other Trading £42,739
Investments £11,626
Other Income £49

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £314,489
Raising Funds £11,119
Governance £2,880
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.

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
2025
£993,976
£325,608£314,489£1,400,663£1,062,7997 / 25
2024
£252,553
£293,6070 / 25
2023
£346,461
£260,9430 / 25
2022
£220,295
£193,3200 / 26
2021
£158,117
£213,4790 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter

What does Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter do?

To care and rehome abandoned and unwanted animals

How much income did Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter report in 2025?

Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter reported total income of £994k and reported expenditure of £326k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter registered as a charity?

Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 1984 as charity number 514872. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter?

Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elisabeth Janet Arpad. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter operate?

Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter a registered charity?

Yes — Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 514872.

Details

Address
Worcs Animal Rescue Shelter
Hawthorn Lane
Newland
MALVERN
Worcestershire
WR13 5BD
Registration Date
13 March 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
514872
Charity Number
514872

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Trustees

Elisabeth Janet Arpad Chair
Alison Louise Harrison
ANN SPENSLEY
John Wagstaff

Also Known As

  • Wars

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