Science for Animal Welfare
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net operational loss of £326,699 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by total expenditure of £727,848 against income of £401,149. Per the trustees' report, the charity has been running planned budget deficits for six years and is liquidating investments to meet shortfalls, though unrestricted reserves remain at £7.56 million.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee fell into the £80,000 - £90,000 bracket, and two in the £60,000 - £70,000 bracket.”
“Three members of staff were paid more than £60,000 in this financial year 2024/25.” — page 19
“We aim to hold 6 months operating costs as cash at the bank.” — page 18
“During the year, the charity engaged in training services with Nova Fundraising & Associates Ltd, a company which has a common director, to provide fundraising training. The total cost of these services totalled £450” — page 46
“During the year, donations totalling £40 (2024 - £Nil) were made to the charity by two trustees.” — page 46
“During the year, the charity engaged in training services with Nova Fundraising & Associates Ltd, a company which has a common director, to provide fundraising training. The total cost of these services totalled £450” — page 46
“During the year, donations totalling £40 (2024 - £Nil) were made to the charity by two trustees.” — page 46
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2024) to £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- CORRIE LYNDIS MCCANN
- DAVID GEORGE PRITCHARD
- DR DAVID RICHARD SARGAN MA
- Dr Dorothy Elizabeth Fairlie McKeegan
- Dr Emily Craven
- Emma-Louise Singh
- Jane Downes
- MICHAEL JOHN RADFORD OBE LLB
- PROFESSOR RICHARD MARK BENNETT
- Paula Junqueira
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £401k | £728k |
| 31/03/2024 | £525k | £659k |
| 31/03/2023 | £423k | £638k |
| 31/03/2022 | £383k | £643k |
| 31/03/2021 | £427k | £566k |
Common questions
Is Science for Animal Welfare financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net operational loss of £326,699 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by total expenditure of £727,848 against income of £401,149. Per the trustees' report, the charity has been running planned budget deficits for six years and is liquidating investments to meet shortfalls, though unrestricted reserves remain at £7.56 million. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Hillier Hopkins LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of Science for Animal Welfare earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 3 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 3 | £9k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 2 | £20k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £131k |
| THE CONSTANCE TRAVIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £110k |
| THE TRESANTON TRUST | 1 | £82k |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
| THE UNDERWOOD TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION | 1 | £36k |