PENNINE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
The charity rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes domestic pets in a radius of 15 miles from Todmorden Town Hall
Objects
TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS (DOMESTIC AND OTHER ANIMALS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRUSTEES) BY PROVIDING A WELFARE SERVICE WITH APPROPRIATE ATTENTION AND CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR SUCH ANIMALS IN NEED BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE, BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO OWNERS AND POTENTIAL OWNERS OF SUCH ANIMALS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OLDHAM (INCLUDING SADDLEWORTH PARISH), ROCHDALE, BURNLEY, RAWTENSTALL, TODMORDEN, HEBDEN BRIDGE, SOWERBY BRIDGE, HALIFAX.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £3,460 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income decreasing to £52,083 from £81,225 in the previous year. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, supported by unrestricted reserves of £43,348. However, the charity has ceased pursuing planning permission for a new site and is operating fully on a foster basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The balance held in unrestricted reserves as at 31st December 2024 was £43,348 of which -£38,559 are free reserves, after allowing for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets.” — page 5
“During the previous year, three trustees made loans to the charity to enable the purchase of land and to pay for planning applications and to purchase equipment. At the year end, the balance on these loans was £27,164.” — page 14
“One trustee owns a van which is used only for PAWS work. The charity pays the running costs for this vehicle.” — page 14
“During the previous year, three trustees made loans to the charity to enable the purchase of land and to pay for planning applications and to purchase equipment. At the year end, the balance on these loans was £27,164.” — page 14
“One trustee owns a van which is used only for PAWS work. The charity pays the running costs for this vehicle.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Michele Anne Waychair
- Jennifer Kay Farrell
- KIRSTY BAIRD BVMS MRCV
- Kate Elizabeth McKigen
- Lorraine Thomas
- Rebecca Jean Drage
- Stewart Thomas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £53k | £56k |
| 31/12/2024 | £52k | £49k |
| 31/12/2023 | £81k | £64k |
| 31/12/2022 | £89k | £78k |
| 31/12/2021 | £58k | £54k |
Common questions
Is PENNINE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £3,460 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income decreasing to £52,083 from £81,225 in the previous year. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, supported by unrestricted reserves of £43,348. However, the charity has ceased pursuing planning permission for a new site and is operating fully on a foster basis. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PENNINE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PENNINE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY as a grant recipient include THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2023 | £11k | 40th Anniversary Awards |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | Animal welfare |