CROYDON ANIMAL SAMARITANS
The rescue, shelter and provision of veterinary care for unwanted or abandoned animals and, wherever possible to find them suitable homes. To help pet owners meet necessary veterinary expenses in certain circumstances should they be unable to do so and if funds allow.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a total surplus of £152,018 for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £657,241. However, the independent examiner noted that serious bookkeeping arrears and unpaid invoices persisted into the reporting period, requiring remedial action by a qualified accountant. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity would not wish for the reserves to fall below £250,000 which is approximately 1 year’s running costs.”
“Because these matters impact your accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 I am again not able to state that, in connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act have not been met.” — page 6
“Because these matters impact your accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 I am again not able to state that, in connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act have not been met.” — page 6
Trustees
- Kenneth Christopher Hills BEMchair
- BARBARA ALLEN
- Karen Gleaves
- Karen Louise Caterer-Stentiford
- Rachel Parsons
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £443k | £291k |
| 31/12/2024 | £287k | £270k |
| 31/12/2023 | £212k | £224k |
| 31/12/2022 | £245k | £175k |
| 31/12/2021 | £393k | £229k |
Common questions
Is CROYDON ANIMAL SAMARITANS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a total surplus of £152,018 for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £657,241. However, the independent examiner noted that serious bookkeeping arrears and unpaid invoices persisted into the reporting period, requiring remedial action by a qualified accountant. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
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- ANIMAL SAMARITANS
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- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- HOUNSLOW ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
- CORNWALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROYDON ANIMAL SAMARITANS | £443k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANIMAL SAMARITANS | £116k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER | £2.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £386k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.0m | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| HOUNSLOW ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY | £299k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |