HEATHLANDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Rescue & rehome abandoned or unwanted animals. Advice to the general public on animal husbandry & dog training.
Objects
1) TO RELIEVE SUFFERING FOR ANIMALS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION.2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £14,082 for the year ended 31st January 2025, resulting in a decrease in accumulated fund from £176,255 to £157,625. The trustees noted that veterinary costs continue to rise and fundraising opportunities are scarce, although supporter support remains consistent. The charity holds unrestricted bank funds of £162,490 against current liabilities of £13,617.
What the accounts disclose
“It has certainly been a challenging year; veterinary costs continue to rise. Fundraising opportunities are scarce, but our supporters always step up when we ask for help.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- GILLIAN MARGARET KNIGHTchair
- CAROL JOYCE MOULES
- KAREN ANNE BARRY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £153k | £167k |
| 31/01/2024 | £152k | £156k |
| 31/01/2023 | £137k | £142k |
| 31/01/2022 | £167k | £161k |
| 31/01/2021 | £175k | £120k |
Common questions
Is HEATHLANDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £14,082 for the year ended 31st January 2025, resulting in a decrease in accumulated fund from £176,255 to £157,625. The trustees noted that veterinary costs continue to rise and fundraising opportunities are scarce, although supporter support remains consistent. The charity holds unrestricted bank funds of £162,490 against current liabilities of £13,617. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Scott Paul Rouse.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £16k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE FERNE ANIMAL SANCTUARY
- FRIENDS OF ANIMALS LEAGUE
- HOLLY HEDGE ANIMAL SANCTUARY
- BLEAKHOLT ANIMAL SANCTUARY
- REDGATE FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY
- RUSHTON DOG RESCUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHLANDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE FERNE ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £2.2m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF ANIMALS LEAGUE | £2.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOLLY HEDGE ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BLEAKHOLT ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDGATE FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £378k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |