ARIAEL
Ariael visits small to medium animal rescues currently in the south-east of England to assess where Ariael might be able to benefit the animals directly in their reception, housing, care and treatment.Ariael also visits and studies relatively small islands off the west coast of Scotland to promote the protection and improvement of the natural environment including through the provision of grants
Objects
1. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION INCLUDING BY PROVIDING GRANT FUNDING TO REGISTERED CHARITIES TO ASSIST IN THE RECEPTION, HOUSING, CARE AND TREATMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS. 2. TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS FOR SUCH PURPOSES TO REGISTERED CONSERVATION CHARITIES. 3. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £16,675 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £156,213. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £30,000 in reserve, which exceeds annual expenditure and is deemed sufficient to meet commitments for the next 12 months. The trustees confirm the charity is able to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“After the annual review it has been agreed that Ariael will continue to hold £30,000 in reserve which exceeds the annual expenditure during the year being reported here.” — page 3
“During the year ended 31 August 2025 the trustees J P Scott-Maxwell and Mrs S E Scott-Maxwell donated a total of £19,860 (2024: £19,769) to the charity. Gift Aid of £4,965 (2024: £5,709) will be claimed on these donations.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
Trustees
- Jonathan Peter Scott-Maxwellchair
- Julie Diane Poole
- Suzanne Elizabeth Scott-Maxwell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £29k | £12k |
| 31/08/2024 | £27k | £20k |
| 31/08/2023 | £25k | £16k |
| 31/08/2022 | £138k | £15k |
Common questions
Is ARIAEL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £16,675 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £156,213. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £30,000 in reserve, which exceeds annual expenditure and is deemed sufficient to meet commitments for the next 12 months. The trustees confirm the charity is able to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.