WOODSIDE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST
Woodside provides sanctuary for most types of unwanted pets. None are destroyed unless beyond veterinary help or are dangerous. Elderly and sick animals receive care for life if necessary. A spay and neuter programme is in operation and, funds permitting, welfare officers visit deprived areas to assist responsible ownership. All adopted animals are taken back if they can no longer be kept.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a significant surplus of £2,171,921 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven largely by legacy income which represented 76% of total incoming resources. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £5,637,798, well above the stated policy target of holding at least 12 months of running costs. The charity maintains strong liquidity with £2,547,522 in cash at bank and confirms it is a going concern with sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“Legacy income continues to represent a large proportion of income, being 76% (2023: 45%).”
“Raising funds 7 (362,809) - (362,809)” — page 19
“it is Trust policy to aim to hold reserve funds of at least 12 months running costs.” — page 11
“No Trustees’ have received any remuneration from the charity during the year. During the year the daughter of a Trustee was paid a salary of £39,698 (2023: £34,946).” — page 32
“During the year rent was paid, in accordance with the above agreement, of £25,660 (2023: £25,656) to Mrs Bowles. In addition a further amount of £3,621 (2023: £3,515) of rent was paid to a close family member of C Bowles for the use of the clinic built on thier land.”
“During the year the daughter of a Trustee was paid a salary of £39,698 (2023: £34,946). The salary paid was in line with the charitable company's standard payscale and included an overnight allowance.” — page 32
“During the year rent was paid, in accordance with the above agreement, of £25,660 (2023: £25,656) to Mrs Bowles. In addition a further amount of £3,621 (2023: £3,515) of rent was paid to a close family member of C Bowles for the use of the clinic built on thier land.”
“During the year the daughter of a Trustee was paid a salary of £39,698 (2023: £34,946). The salary paid was in line with the charitable company's standard payscale and included an overnight allowance.” — page 32
“During the year rent was paid, in accordance with the above agreement, of £25,660 (2023: £25,656) to Mrs Bowles. In addition a further amount of £3,621 (2023: £3,515) of rent was paid to a close family member of C Bowles for the use of the clinic built on thier land.”
“During the year the daughter of a Trustee was paid a salary of £39,698 (2023: £34,946). The salary paid was in line with the charitable company's standard payscale and included an overnight allowance.” — page 32
“During the year rent was paid, in accordance with the above agreement, of £25,660 (2023: £25,656) to Mrs Bowles. In addition a further amount of £3,621 (2023: £3,515) of rent was paid to a close family member of C Bowles for the use of the clinic built on thier land.”
“During the year the daughter of a Trustee was paid a salary of £39,698 (2023: £34,946). The salary paid was in line with the charitable company's standard payscale and included an overnight allowance.” — page 32
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- ANNE MARSHALL
- CAROLE BOWLES MBE
- JANET MARY GORMAN
- JENNIFER MARGARET ROGERS
- JOHN MICHAEL GORDON
- Miranda Mary Maclean
- ROY THOMAS STOKES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £4.0m | £1.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.0m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is WOODSIDE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a significant surplus of £2,171,921 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven largely by legacy income which represented 76% of total incoming resources. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £5,637,798, well above the stated policy target of holding at least 12 months of running costs. The charity maintains strong liquidity with £2,547,522 in cash at bank and confirms it is a going concern with sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by PKF Francis Clark.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRITISH HUMANE ASSOCIATION | 1 | — |
| IGY FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| THE CHRIS BANTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE TUIXEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £147k |
| THE LESLIE SMITH FOUNDATION | 1 | £70k |
| BGF FOUNDATION | 1 | £38k |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 1 | £33k |
| THE CIBC WORLD MARKETS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £26k |
Charities like this
- THE ALBORADA TRUST
- Go Beyond Charity
- ANIMAL LIFELINE
- Angels Small Paws Dog Rescue and Animal Sanctuary
- THE ISLE OF WIGHT RED SQUIRREL TRUST
- JAH-JIREH CHARITY HOMES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODSIDE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | £4.0m | — | 0 | unclear | 9.0% | no doubt |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | £735k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Go Beyond Charity | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANIMAL LIFELINE | £298k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Angels Small Paws Dog Rescue and Animal Sanctuary | £138k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ISLE OF WIGHT RED SQUIRREL TRUST | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |