ANIMALS IN DISTRESS (TORBAY AND WESTCOUNTRY)
Animals in Distress cares for and re-homes unwanted domestic pets in Torbay and South Devon
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £5,691,857 at the year-end, which significantly exceeds its stated minimum policy target of £825,000. Per the trustees' report, the charity has remained committed to living within its means and has not needed to utilize reserves to cover operating costs despite rising sector-wide pressures. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee had remuneration in excess of £100,000 and less than £110,000” — page 39
“One employee had remuneration in excess of £100,000 and less than £110,000” — page 39
“The Charity recognises the inherent uncertainty of key income streams, particularly legacies, and therefore aims to maintain a minimum level of £825,000, equivalent to approximately six months of average operating costs.”
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £90,001 - £100,000 (FY2024) to £100,001 - £110,000 (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Alison Truscott
- Christine Paradine
- GERALDINE LAURA DIX
- Joanne Ruth Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.1m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.2m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.8m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.8m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.7m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is ANIMALS IN DISTRESS (TORBAY AND WESTCOUNTRY) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £5,691,857 at the year-end, which significantly exceeds its stated minimum policy target of £825,000. Per the trustees' report, the charity has remained committed to living within its means and has not needed to utilize reserves to cover operating costs despite rising sector-wide pressures. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PKF Francis Clark.
What does the highest-paid employee of ANIMALS IN DISTRESS (TORBAY AND WESTCOUNTRY) earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 15/09/2020 | £2k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLYTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WESTMORLAND BRANCH CIO
- RSPCA Devon Branch
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COVENTRY AND DISTRICT BRANCH CIO
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COTSWOLDS, GLOUCESTER & DISTRICT BRANCH
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS DURHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANIMALS IN DISTRESS (TORBAY AND WESTCOUNTRY) | £2.1m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WESTMORLAND BRANCH CIO | £474k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RSPCA Devon Branch | £2.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch | £0 | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COVENTRY AND DISTRICT BRANCH CIO | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COTSWOLDS, GLOUCESTER & DISTRICT BRANCH | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |