HOUNSLOW ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
Rescue stray and unwanted animals, provide veterinary care and neutering. Rehome these animals, unless too old or with ongoing medical conditions, in which case they remain in our care. Promote responsible pet ownership and the importance of neutering to the general public.
Objects
TO ASSIST ABANDONED, UNWANTED, ILL-TREATED, SICK AND INJURED ANIMALS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION IN SUCH WAYS AS ARE APPROPRIATE TO THEIR NEED; INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF FOSTER CARE PENDING PERMANENT REHOMING WHERE APPROPRIATE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated with an excess of income over expenditure of £171,302.37, resulting in a significant increase in net assets to £552,275.48. The trustees note that the charity is entirely run by unpaid volunteers, enabling funds to be used solely for animal rescue and care. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“income totalled £298,063.93 of which £247,536.57 came from legacies” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Martin Walkerchair
- CAROL JEAN ATKINSON
- Carol Willingham
- Heather Jane Walton
- Marijn Cecile van de Geer
- ROZ HAYWARD-BUTT
- Sarah Louise Sutton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £299k | £127k |
| 31/12/2023 | £182k | £149k |
| 31/12/2022 | £322k | £132k |
| 31/12/2021 | £89k | £62k |
| 31/12/2020 | £51k | £43k |
Common questions
Is HOUNSLOW ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated with an excess of income over expenditure of £171,302.37, resulting in a significant increase in net assets to £552,275.48. The trustees note that the charity is entirely run by unpaid volunteers, enabling funds to be used solely for animal rescue and care. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £15k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE MARCHIG ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £471k |
| DOGS TRUST | 1 | £307k |
| DOGS TRUST LEGACY | 1 | £154k |
| THE ARTHUR CAMP FOUNDATION TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | £117k |
Charities like this
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ESSEX MID & NORTH BRANCH CIO
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- THE KIT WILSON TRUST FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
- THE ANIMAL HOUSE RESCUE
- THE MAYHEW HOME
- HULL ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUNSLOW ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY | £299k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ESSEX MID & NORTH BRANCH CIO | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £386k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KIT WILSON TRUST FOR ANIMAL WELFARE | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ANIMAL HOUSE RESCUE | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MAYHEW HOME | £3.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |