Animal Welfare Suffolk

Registered charity 1159595 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as IDAWC, IPSWICH AND DISTRICT ANIMAL WELFARE CENTRE CIO

The care and relief from suffering of domestic animals. The centre takes in stray animals and treats animals for people on benefit.

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Latest income
£400k
Latest spending
£200k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The charity reported a significant increase in unrestricted funds to £1,910,176, driven by a surplus of £199,940 and substantial legacy income. The trustees state that operating reserves cover two years of estimated costs, which exceeds their stated policy target of one year's normal operations. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who reported no material matters requiring attention.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
“No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: one year of normal operations (held: £1.9m)
“Based on current year figures this amounts to £199,573”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: N Chaplin (CEO/Treasurer, family of Trustees) received remuneration.
“The Chief Executive Officer and current Treasurer, N Chaplin who is a family member to the Trustees B Chaplin and A Chaplin was remunerated an amount totalling £47,733” — page 19
“The Trustee, Dr M Jeffrey is also a clinical director for The Barn Veterinary Practice with whom the Charity engaged to undertake services and paid £27,589” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr M Jeffrey (Trustee) connected business received veterinary services.
“The Chief Executive Officer and current Treasurer, N Chaplin who is a family member to the Trustees B Chaplin and A Chaplin was remunerated an amount totalling £47,733” — page 19
“The Trustee, Dr M Jeffrey is also a clinical director for The Barn Veterinary Practice with whom the Charity engaged to undertake services and paid £27,589” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Suffolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£400k£200k
30/09/2024£145k£168k
30/09/2023£166k£135k
30/09/2022£86k£112k
30/09/2021£140k£84k

Common questions

Is Animal Welfare Suffolk financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a significant increase in unrestricted funds to £1,910,176, driven by a surplus of £199,940 and substantial legacy income. The trustees state that operating reserves cover two years of estimated costs, which exceeds their stated policy target of one year's normal operations. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who reported no material matters requiring attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of Animal Welfare Suffolk earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.