WORKING ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL
To prevent unnecessary suffering to animals and neglect of their bodily needs by all lawful means and, in particular, by:1. Providing treatment in hospitals and otherwise for sick and injured animals2. Encouraging and promoting education in the humane treatment of animals any relevant environmental issues3. Assisting in the enforcement of such laws as may from time to time be applicable
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves were £17,546,980, with free reserves of £15,482,357 representing 89 weeks of forward expenditure against a policy target of 26 weeks. The Trustees report a strong financial position with sufficient resources to continue operations, noting no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Barry Topham
- Dr Bedford Mwenda Mbaka
- Dr David John Mole
- Dr GAYLE DAVINA HALLOWELL
- JOANNA GRAY
- Kerin Welford
- Leah Wanjiku Kihara
- Marianne Stuart Davies
- Morgan Hurley Lance
- Philip Antony Alvey
- Samantha Victoria Bunis
- Soumya Guha
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £10.0m | £10.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £9.6m | £8.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £10.7m | £8.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £9.2m | £7.9m |
| 31/12/2020 | £10.0m | £8.0m |
Common questions
Is WORKING ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves were £17,546,980, with free reserves of £15,482,357 representing 89 weeks of forward expenditure against a policy target of 26 weeks. The Trustees report a strong financial position with sufficient resources to continue operations, noting no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Who funds WORKING ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WORKING ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include THE CATHERINE AND ANGUS WOOD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CATHERINE AND ANGUS WOOD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PRIMROSE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| RUTH SMART FOUNDATION | 1 | £29k |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £19k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £12k |
| M J CAMP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £9k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COVENTRY AND DISTRICT BRANCH CIO
- THE KIT WILSON TRUST FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
- WHITLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION TRUST
- LABORATORY ANIMALS LIMITED
- THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT BRANCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORKING ANIMALS INTERNATIONAL | £10.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COVENTRY AND DISTRICT BRANCH CIO | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KIT WILSON TRUST FOR ANIMAL WELFARE | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WHITLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION TRUST | £385k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LABORATORY ANIMALS LIMITED | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |