ANIMAL RESCUE
The animal rescue charity provides sanctuary (safe haven) throughout the UK for all animals whether domesticated or wild. Without exception, the prevention of suffering and preservation of life is paramount. The ultimate objective is to re-home or re-habilitate. Operates save a dog (SAD) campaign to rescue dogs facing euthanasia from Uk dog pounds.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a loss for the year of £45,276, with total income of £182,902 against expenditure of £228,178. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern and holds unrestricted reserves of £2,295,187. The filing notes a challenging economic climate but expresses confidence in securing future funding through loyal supporters and legacies.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations: £163,596 90%”
Trustees
- Dawn Thresher
- Donna Johnson
- JANET GWENDOLINE ROSE
- Katherine Tye
- Peter John Towns
- Tony Prior
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £183k | £228k |
| 31/03/2024 | £325k | £237k |
| 31/03/2023 | £228k | £176k |
| 31/03/2022 | £198k | £169k |
| 31/03/2021 | £152k | £156k |
Common questions
Is ANIMAL RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a loss for the year of £45,276, with total income of £182,902 against expenditure of £228,178. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern and holds unrestricted reserves of £2,295,187. The filing notes a challenging economic climate but expresses confidence in securing future funding through loyal supporters and legacies. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 3 | £82k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 2 | £62k |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £15k |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (IFAW) | 1 | £4k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- DORIS BANHAM DOG RESCUE
- ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION LIMITED
- RE-HOMING ANIMAL TELEPHONE SERVICE
- HOPE RESCUE
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS LEEDS, WAKEFIELD AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ISLE OF WIGHT BRANCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANIMAL RESCUE | £183k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DORIS BANHAM DOG RESCUE | £390k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION LIMITED | £237k | — | 0 | unclear | 92.9% | no doubt |
| RE-HOMING ANIMAL TELEPHONE SERVICE | £283k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE RESCUE | £2.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS LEEDS, WAKEFIELD AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |