ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION
Animals Asia is devoted to ending the barbaric practice of bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals in China and Vietnam. We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change. Particular emphasis is on ending bear bile farming, ending the trade in dogs and cats for meat and improving the welfare of captive animals in zoos and safari parks.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased by over 21% to £4.74m, driven by lower major donor contributions, while unrestricted reserves increased to £2.14m, providing approximately six months of reserves. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £100,001 - £110,000 1”
“Working towards increasing our reserves to cover 3 to 6 months of expenditure.” — page 12
“During the year the charity made donations of £2,369,085 (2024: £3,548,610) to Animals Asia Hong Kong, an entity with which the charity works closely. At the year end, no balances were owed by Animals Asia Hong Kong to Animals Asia UK.” — page 33
In the news
- Animals Asia Foundation
- Green Queen Giving: Animals Asia Foundation
- Animals Asia Foundation saves Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre and halts Zimbabwe/China baby elephant deal––in same week - Animals 24-7
- Founder of Animals Asia Foundation Jill Robinson
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jill Robinson — CEO
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Anne Collier
- JILL ROBINSON
- Nicola Field
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £4.7m | £4.4m |
| 31/12/2024 | £6.0m | £5.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £6.1m | £6.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £5.0m | £4.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £4.0m | £3.8m |
Common questions
Is ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased by over 21% to £4.74m, driven by lower major donor contributions, while unrestricted reserves increased to £2.14m, providing approximately six months of reserves. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bishop Fleming Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band.
Who funds ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include The Brindle Foundation, THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, PRISM THE GIFT FUND, THE PRIMROSE TRUST, DOGS TRUST.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SERTH AND GATES CHARITY | 2 | £84k |
| OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST | 1 | £902k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £193k |
| THE JOAN LYNETTE DALTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £155k |
| RICHER SOUNDS FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £54k |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £28k |
| SYLVANUS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £27k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION | £4.7m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| ANIMAL EQUALITY | £849k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATUREWATCH FOUNDATION | £720k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (IFAW) | £17.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASPINALL FOUNDATION | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOUR PAWS | £4.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |