Animal Free Research UK
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £125,606 for the year ended 31 March 2024, ending with free reserves of £1.76m. Per the trustees' report, these reserves represent approximately 16 months' expenditure, allowing the charity to remain financially resilient despite economic challenges. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned between £60,000 and £70,000 (2023: 1) and one employee earned between £70,000 and £80,000 during the year (2023: 1).” — page 37
“One employee earned between £60,000 and £70,000 (2023: 1) and one employee earned between £70,000 and £80,000 during the year (2023: 1).” — page 37
“The charity continues to operate a policy of retaining sufficient funding to cover at least six months of non-grant and operating expenditure” — page 17
“During the year, 2 trustees made unconditional donations to the charity amounting to £1,150 (2023: £1,814 from 6 trustees). There were no other related party transactions in the year.” — page 46
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/07/2025)
Trustees
- Anna Firth
- Daniel Stephen Cameron
- Dr JOHN MALCOLM WILKINSON
- Michelle chan
- Professor Geoffrey John Pilkington
- Rt Hon George Eustice
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.0m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.4m | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.5m | £720k |
Common questions
Is Animal Free Research UK financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £125,606 for the year ended 31 March 2024, ending with free reserves of £1.76m. Per the trustees' report, these reserves represent approximately 16 months' expenditure, allowing the charity to remain financially resilient despite economic challenges. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of Animal Free Research UK earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds Animal Free Research UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Animal Free Research UK as a grant recipient include ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED, THE UNDERWOOD TRUST, MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION, MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2023 | £30k |
| THE UNDERWOOD TRUST | FY2025 | £25k |
| THE UNDERWOOD TRUST | FY2023 | £25k |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2025 | £20k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2022 | £2k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £10k |
| THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |