WHITLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION TRUST
To give financial support to any charitable purpose or purposes organisation or organisations (whether corporate or unincorporated) concerned with the prevention of cruelty to animals or the promotion of the welfare of animals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves amounted to £377,337, which the trustees retain to cover next year's estimated net income in case of unforeseen events. The charity is reliant on investment income, which generated £384,648 in the year, exceeding the target return. The trustees consider the charity well-positioned with no impact on the going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity derives its income from investments. Funds are not raised from the public.” — page 5
“The General Fund balance of £377,337 (2024: £355,507), is distributed as grants to cover this year's net investment income, with the remainder retained to cover next year's estimated net income, in case of unforeseen events.” — page 7
“The Trust made the following grants during the year to charities which are connected with it: £88,864 (2024: £50,000) to the Whitley Fund for Nature. Mr E J Whitley OBE is a Trustee of this charity.” — page 23
“£35,216 (2024: £23,000) to the Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust. Mr J Whitley is a Trustee of this charity.” — page 23
“The Trust made the following grants during the year to charities which are connected with it: £88,864 (2024: £50,000) to the Whitley Fund for Nature. Mr E J Whitley OBE is a Trustee of this charity.” — page 23
“£35,216 (2024: £23,000) to the Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust. Mr J Whitley is a Trustee of this charity.” — page 23
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £385k | £363k |
| 31/12/2024 | £297k | £277k |
| 31/12/2023 | £337k | £313k |
| 31/12/2022 | £315k | £329k |
| 31/12/2021 | £371k | £297k |
Common questions
Is WHITLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves amounted to £377,337, which the trustees retain to cover next year's estimated net income in case of unforeseen events. The charity is reliant on investment income, which generated £384,648 in the year, exceeding the target return. The trustees consider the charity well-positioned with no impact on the going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by WR Partners.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION TRUST | £385k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILLIAM GEOFFREY HARVEY'S DISCRETIONARY SETTLEMENT NO 2 | £377k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch | £0 | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LABORATORY ANIMALS LIMITED | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COVENTRY AND DISTRICT BRANCH CIO | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |