Anima Advocacy Ltd
Open Cages campaigns to create a world free from animal suffering. We educate the public and decision makers on how animals are treated in factory farms, and work with society to push for change. We operate primarily in the UK, but work with groups all over the world in raising awareness of animal cruelty.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £254,953 at the end of the financial year, an increase from the previous year's £220,697. The trustees report no fixed reserves policy target, retaining funds based on operational needs rather than a specific monetary goal. The charity generated a net income surplus of £34,256, indicating that incoming resources exceeded expenditures for the period.
What the accounts disclose
“We have no fixed targets on how much we aim to retain in reserves, as needs can change on a regular basis. Instead, we retain what we consider a comfortable level of reserves by spending funds only when we believe doing so would be more effective for animals than retaining them for future circumstances.” — page 7
“Payments made to trustees are in respect of amounts due under a contract of employment.” — page 14
Trustees
- Connor Jackson
- JAKUB STANISLAW STENCEL
- Kirsty Henderson
- Max Harris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £479k | £445k |
| 30/06/2024 | £350k | £266k |
| 30/06/2023 | £287k | £158k |
| 30/06/2022 | £57k | £85k |
| 30/06/2021 | £61k | £100k |
Common questions
Is Anima Advocacy Ltd financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £254,953 at the end of the financial year, an increase from the previous year's £220,697. The trustees report no fixed reserves policy target, retaining funds based on operational needs rather than a specific monetary goal. The charity generated a net income surplus of £34,256, indicating that incoming resources exceeded expenditures for the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Anima Advocacy Ltd?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Anima Advocacy Ltd as a grant recipient include EFFECTIVE VENTURES FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFFECTIVE VENTURES FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £165k | |
| EFFECTIVE VENTURES FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £122k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Life Foundation | 1 | £10k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| Animal Welfare Japan | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- LABORATORY ANIMALS LIMITED
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COVENTRY AND DISTRICT BRANCH CIO
- ANIMAL AID CHARITABLE TRUST
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- WHITLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anima Advocacy Ltd | £479k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LABORATORY ANIMALS LIMITED | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch | £0 | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COVENTRY AND DISTRICT BRANCH CIO | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ANIMAL AID CHARITABLE TRUST | £200k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.0m | — | 0 | below | — | noted |