NOWZAD
To relieve the suffering of animals; including companion animals, working equines, stray and abandoned dogs and cats and all other animals in need of care and attention, and to provide and maintain (where possible) rescue, rehabilitation and education facilities for the care and treatment of such animals with no voice but ours.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £232,445 for the 18-month period, increasing unrestricted funds to £2,324,773. Cash balances at the period end totalled £2,033,404, providing sufficient liquidity to meet short-term obligations. The trustees consider the reserves level prudent given the operational and geopolitical risks in Afghanistan and Ukraine.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity continues to be heavily reliant on voluntary income, with £1,290,269 generated from donations and legacies.”
“The Trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately six months of planned charitable expenditure.” — page 11
“However, two trustees were reimbursed a total of £929 travelling expenses (2023: £1,660).” — page 27
“The report was extended by 6 months to allow us to discuss with HMRC whether or not there was a need for the charity to register for VAT due to the success of our online store.”
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: THE NOWZAD STORE LTD Companies House 09758477
- Other creditors includes £135,208 {2024: £107,038) due to a connected charity. This loan is interest free and carries no fixed terms of repayment.
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Liuba — Nowzad Lviv Country Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Morag Harrischair
- Anthony Borrell
- Daniel Tatsch
- Jean Paul Bonnelly
- Mark Horwood-James
- Patricia Murchison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.6m | £1.4m |
| 30/09/2023 | £942k | £912k |
| 30/09/2022 | £3.5m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2021 | £838k | £728k |
| 31/03/2020 | £958k | £754k |
Common questions
Is NOWZAD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £232,445 for the 18-month period, increasing unrestricted funds to £2,324,773. Cash balances at the period end totalled £2,033,404, providing sufficient liquidity to meet short-term obligations. The trustees consider the reserves level prudent given the operational and geopolitical risks in Afghanistan and Ukraine. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Streets Audit LLP.
Who funds NOWZAD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NOWZAD as a grant recipient include OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST, MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION, THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO, THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST, THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST | FY2021 | £902k | |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £117k | |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Secondary |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £6k | |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | FY2025 | £4k | |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS WARWICK | FY2022 | £1k | |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS WARWICK | FY2023 | £120 | Charitable Donations from Woodloes Community Cafe |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £78k |
| THE SERTH AND GATES CHARITY | 1 | £34k |
| THE GOOD LUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE A AND R WOOLF CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER
- PAWZ FOR THOUGHT
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL RESCUE
- NETWORK FOR ANIMALS CHARITABLE TRUST
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOWZAD | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER | £2.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PAWZ FOR THOUGHT | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.0m | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL RESCUE | £207k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NETWORK FOR ANIMALS CHARITABLE TRUST | £440k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |