OAKWOOD ANIMAL SANCTUARY
To relieve the suffering of animals of any species who are in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide & maintain refugees, secure homes, sanctuaries or other facilities for the reception of care of unwanted animals and the treatment of sick or ill-treated animals.
Objects
TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS OF ANY SPECIES WHO ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION AND IN PARTICULAR TO PROVIDE OR MAINTAIN REFUGES, SECURE HOMES, SANCTUARIES OR OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE RECEPTION AND CARE OF UNWANTED ANIMALS AND THE TREATMENT OF SICK OR ILL-TREATED ANIMALS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £25,926.39 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total net assets of £45,824.38. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who confirmed they show a true and fair view. The charity holds no current liabilities and has zero accounts receivable.
What the accounts disclose
“Legacies & Bequests 30227.02” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 12
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 12
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 12
Trustees
- Amy Jane Wilson
- Ann Shields
- CAROL HORTON
- Jasmine Dalton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £45k | £19k |
| 31/12/2024 | £14k | £17k |
| 31/12/2023 | £12k | £17k |
| 31/12/2022 | £33k | £17k |
| 31/12/2021 | £21k | £24k |
Common questions
Is OAKWOOD ANIMAL SANCTUARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £25,926.39 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total net assets of £45,824.38. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who confirmed they show a true and fair view. The charity holds no current liabilities and has zero accounts receivable. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £19k |
| BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE BLACKPOOL CAT TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE DANSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAKWOOD ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £45k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OTTERSPOOL ANIMAL HAVEN | £166k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OXFORDSHIRE ANIMAL SANCTUARY SOCIETY | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ANIMAL HOUSE RESCUE | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL | £651k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDGATE FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £378k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |