ANIMAL EQUALITY
Animal Equality works with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Through investigations, corporate outreach, legal advocacy and education, we aim to spare the most amount of animal suffering. Although we focus on animals raised & killed for food, who suffer the most and die in the largest number, our vision is a world in which all animals are respected and protected.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £802,886 at the end of the reporting period, representing a significant increase from the previous year. The trustees report that these reserves are held in accordance with the charity’s Reserves Policy to ensure sustainability during a period of substantial recruitment and output growth. The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, leading to an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“The CIO also works with Animal Equality Ltd, a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee (company number: 07047011), which undertakes work to investigate farmed animal cruelty.” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- SHARON NUNEZ GOUGHchair
- FRANCISCO JAVIER MORENO BELMONTE
- JOSE ANTONIO VALLE BLANCO
- MATTEO CUPI
- Vanessa Rucian Ruiz de Almeida
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £849k | £589k |
| 31/07/2024 | £503k | £434k |
| 31/07/2023 | £508k | £503k |
| 31/07/2022 | £422k | £433k |
| 31/07/2021 | £403k | £330k |
Common questions
Is ANIMAL EQUALITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £802,886 at the end of the reporting period, representing a significant increase from the previous year. The trustees report that these reserves are held in accordance with the charity’s Reserves Policy to ensure sustainability during a period of substantial recruitment and output growth. The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, leading to an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.