FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS
To rehome and rescue animals.To offer a subsidised spaying and neutering scheme.To educate and assist member of the public in the care of animals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net incoming resource of £116,618 for the year, with total income of £1,472,834 and total expenditure of £1,325,716. Free reserves stood at £1.85m, which is below the stated policy target of 24 months' expenditure (equivalent to 84.7% of the target). The accounts received a qualified audit opinion due to missing records for gifts in kind, and the trustees noted that the charity is not beholden to a landlord for rent, owning its properties to provide long-term secure income.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the Charity’s aim to keep free cash reserves at the equivalent of approximately 24 months free funds.” — page 8
“Mrs H Sinclair is the charity co-ordinator and is considered to be key management personnel; she is also the spouse of a trustee. During the year remuneration of £51,000 (2024: £49,923) before tax and national insurance was paid.” — page 28
“The charity also had use of property owned by Mrs Sinclair. No rent is charged for this use however insurance costs are borne by the charity but are not separately identifiable.”
“Mrs H Sinclair is the charity co-ordinator and is considered to be key management personnel; she is also the spouse of a trustee. During the year remuneration of £51,000 (2024: £49,923) before tax and national insurance was paid.” — page 28
“The charity also had use of property owned by Mrs Sinclair. No rent is charged for this use however insurance costs are borne by the charity but are not separately identifiable.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Carole May Urquhart
- Jean Gagen
- Keith Coomber
- Lisa Curtis
- MARTIN JOHN GOMEZ
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £1.5m | £1.3m |
| 30/09/2024 | £2.4m | £1.0m |
| 30/09/2023 | £1.3m | £751k |
| 30/09/2022 | £1.0m | £671k |
| 30/09/2021 | £1.0m | £550k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net incoming resource of £116,618 for the year, with total income of £1,472,834 and total expenditure of £1,325,716. Free reserves stood at £1.85m, which is below the stated policy target of 24 months' expenditure (equivalent to 84.7% of the target). The accounts received a qualified audit opinion due to missing records for gifts in kind, and the trustees noted that the charity is not beholden to a landlord for rent, owning its properties to provide long-term secure income. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore (South) LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £200 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ESSEX MID & NORTH BRANCH CIO | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF ANIMALS LEAGUE | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOUNSLOW ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY | £299k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KIT WILSON TRUST FOR ANIMAL WELFARE | £1.2m | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER | £2.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |