ANIMAL WELFARE OF LUXOR
AWOL fundraises inthe UK to provide free veterinary treatment for donkeys, horses, dogs, cats and camels in poor non-tourist villages on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, Egypt. AWOL also provides free equine tack, dog collars and education about better animal care.
Objects
1.FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE PAIN AND SUFFERING OF ANIMALS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD BY PROVIDING FREE VETERINARY CARE FOR ANIMALS PARTICULARLY IN IMPOVERISHED RURAL AREAS AND PROVIDING FREE TRAINING TO VETS IN UNDER-DEVELOPED COUNTRIES TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL STANDARD OF VETERINARY CARE.2. TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR ANIMALS WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE.3. TO ADVANCE ANIMAL WELFARE BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS SPAY AND NEUTERING OF DOGS AND CATS.4. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £470,954, driven by a generous legacy and net income of £167,005. The trustees report that the charity has ample funding to cover operating costs and expand its scope of care. Reserves are held at a level sufficient to cover one year's operating costs, aligning with the stated policy.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has a policy of holding one year’s operating costs in reserve due to the difficulty in raising enough funding on a regular monthly basis.” — page 3
“Transfers to AWOL No 7” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ANGELA ROBINSONchair
- Alison Mckinnon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £287k | £120k |
| 31/12/2023 | £337k | £60k |
| 31/12/2022 | £33k | £38k |
| 31/12/2021 | £40k | £34k |
| 31/12/2020 | £37k | £35k |
Common questions
Is ANIMAL WELFARE OF LUXOR financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £470,954, driven by a generous legacy and net income of £167,005. The trustees report that the charity has ample funding to cover operating costs and expand its scope of care. Reserves are held at a level sufficient to cover one year's operating costs, aligning with the stated policy. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 2 | £244k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 2 | £45k |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £14k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £7k |
| OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST | 1 | £902k |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | 1 | £581k |
| THE CRANBROOK FOUNDATION | 1 | £119k |
| THE SERTH AND GATES CHARITY | 1 | £79k |
Charities like this
- ANIMAL WELFARE (FURNESS)
- CAT LOVERS ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
- BOLENOWE ANIMAL SANCTUARY
- JARJEER MULE AND DONKEY TRUST
- NOWZAD
- LUCY’S UK DONKEY FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANIMAL WELFARE OF LUXOR | £287k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANIMAL WELFARE (FURNESS) | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAT LOVERS ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOLENOWE ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £238k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JARJEER MULE AND DONKEY TRUST | £234k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOWZAD | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |