WILDLIFE VETS INTERNATIONAL
Wildlife Vets International exists to apply specialist veterinary expertise to animal conservation projects, worldwide. This is achieved by training local vets and field biologists, undertaking research, investigating disease, assisting with project planning, and working in conjunction with NGOs and local communities to promote the conservation of rare and endangered species and their habitats.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net expenditure of £63,567 against total income of £102,690, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £189,459 to £125,892. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were £68,404, which is above the stated policy target of £32,900 (equating to six months of core operating expenditure). The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees, have decided to maintain reserves of up to 6 months core operating expenditure in order to ensure that the charity is in a position to close down in an orderly manner. As at 31 March 2025 the trustees believe the level of reserves needed for such purposes equates to £32,900.” — page 7
Funders the charity credits
- Metamorphosis Foundation
- The Gibbings Family Charitable Trust
- The Reed Foundation
- ALTA (Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance)
- Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF)
- Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust
- Twycross Zoo
- Wildlife Heritage Foundation
- Big Give
- Millpledge Vet Ltd
- Kynetic
- Yorkshire Wildlilfe Park
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/05/2023)
Trustees
- Prof Anna Louise Meredith OBEchair
- Andrew Morrow
- Chantelle Brandwood
- Fiona Bowers
- PETER CHARLES COE
- Peter Wildman Kettlewell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £103k | £166k |
| 31/03/2024 | £153k | £164k |
| 31/12/2022 | £127k | £131k |
| 31/12/2021 | £98k | £93k |
| 31/12/2020 | £44k | £37k |
Common questions
Is WILDLIFE VETS INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net expenditure of £63,567 against total income of £102,690, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £189,459 to £125,892. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were £68,404, which is above the stated policy target of £32,900 (equating to six months of core operating expenditure). The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WILDLIFE VETS INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WILDLIFE VETS INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include THE REED FOUNDATION, METAMORPHOSIS FOUNDATION, THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £32k | Christmas Challenge |
| METAMORPHOSIS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Training of local vets and field biologists, research, disease investigation, project planning, conservation of rare/endangered species, Wildlife Restraint and |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2022 | £9k | |
| METAMORPHOSIS FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £8k | Grant-Wildlife Vets International |
| METAMORPHOSIS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £8k | Support training of local vets and field biologists, undertake research, investigate disease, assist with project planning and work in conjunction with NGOs and |
| METAMORPHOSIS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | Grant for a Wildlife vet to attend a Wildlife Capture Course for lion reintroduction in Gabon. |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2021 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £14k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £9k |
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £598k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £258k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £27k |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £19k |
Charities like this
- THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION
- THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
- Wild Life Foundation
- SHALDON WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
- WILD WELFARE
- MARWELL WILDLIFE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILDLIFE VETS INTERNATIONAL | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE AID FOUNDATION | £2.0m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | unclear | 3.1% | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Wild Life Foundation | £187k | — | 0 | above | 17.5% | no doubt |
| SHALDON WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED | £293k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WILD WELFARE | £283k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |