WORLD ANIMAL FRIENDS
World Animal Friends grants donations to small rescue shelters and individuals abroad to fund animal rescue work.We donate funds for veterinary treatment, spaying, vaccinations, animal food, kennels and other items relared to caring for homeless cats and dogs. We arrange cat adoptions.
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING AND NEED OF ABANDONED, UNWANTED, HOMELESS, ABUSED OR DISTRESSED CATS AND DOGS BY SUCH MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES DECIDE INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: A) PROVIDING FOOD VETERINARY TREATMENT, VACCINATIONS AND NEUTERING; B) CONTRIBUTING TO THE UPKEEP OF SHELTERS FIR HOMELESS CATS AND DOGS; C) RAISING AWARENESS OF GOOD ANIMAL WELFARE; D) SEEKING HOMES FOR RESCUED CATS AND DOGS LIVING IN ANIMAL SHELTERS BOTH IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £25,017.88 at the end of the financial year, having spent more than it raised. The trustees report that they have no reserves policy target and consider funds sufficient to continue their work, noting no material uncertainties regarding the charity's future.
What the accounts disclose
“DONATIONS £85,944.65”
“We have no reserves.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Trustees
- LYNN MAGUIREchair
- PETER MAGUIRE
- Peta Ann Church
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/10/2025 | £61k | £83k |
| 30/10/2024 | £116k | £129k |
| 30/10/2023 | £93k | £109k |
| 30/10/2022 | £146k | £98k |
| 30/09/2021 | £93k | £96k |
Common questions
Is WORLD ANIMAL FRIENDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £25,017.88 at the end of the financial year, having spent more than it raised. The trustees report that they have no reserves policy target and consider funds sufficient to continue their work, noting no material uncertainties regarding the charity's future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WORLD ANIMAL FRIENDS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WORLD ANIMAL FRIENDS 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 | FY2024 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £24k |
| THE PRIMROSE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| RUTH SMART FOUNDATION | 1 | £29k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
| M J CAMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (IFAW) | 1 | £6k |
| THE AMELIA CHADWICK TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS
- FRIENDS OF ANIMALS WALES
- FRIENDS OF ANIMALS LEAGUE
- ANIMAL FRIENDS OF TURKEY (AFOT)
- FELINE FRIENDS (DERBYSHIRE)
- ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORLD ANIMAL FRIENDS | £61k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF ANIMALS WALES | £243k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF ANIMALS LEAGUE | £2.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ANIMAL FRIENDS OF TURKEY (AFOT) | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FELINE FRIENDS (DERBYSHIRE) | £110k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |