THE LEICESTER AND LEICESTERSHIRE ANIMAL AID ASSOCIATION
Provide the highest level of care in our kennels and cattery to re-home unwanted, abandoned, stray, lost or neglected pets in loving, responsible homes. Provide educational events and activities to inform adults and children in responsible pet ownership and care. Provide a support scheme to help local vulnerable pet owners with care for their companion animals to prevent loneliness and isolation.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £256,734 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income rising to £1,350,321 from £717,914 in the prior year. The accounts state that financial viability is highly dependent on legacy income, which constituted 65% of total income and is described as volatile. The trustees maintain designated reserves totaling £955,000 to protect against income fluctuations and fund specific operational plans.
What the accounts disclose
“As explained in note 8 under investments, donations received in the year from the subsidiary was £40,409 (2023 - £48,788). Donations received from the trustees was £3,500 (2023 - £4,289). Total sales with the subsidiary during the year were £2,398 (2023 - £10,407) and total purchases were £Nil (2023 - £Nil). A debtor from the subsidiary of £15,699 (2023 - £8,888) was outstanding at the year end.” — page 38
“The charity owns the whole of the issued ordinary share capital of Leicester Animal Aid Ltd, a company registered in England, no.07064232. The subsidiary is used for non-primary purpose trading activities.” — page 33
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/09/2024)
Trustees
- Phoebe Hannah Imogen Skarlatoschair
- Anabel Mary Lorne McDougall
- Kevan Kirby
- Luke Collett
- MRS JESS BOSTOCK
- Michelle Chapman
- Robin Arnold
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.4m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £699k | £917k |
| 31/12/2022 | £811k | £772k |
| 31/12/2021 | £720k | £648k |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.2m | £695k |
Common questions
Is THE LEICESTER AND LEICESTERSHIRE ANIMAL AID ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £256,734 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income rising to £1,350,321 from £717,914 in the prior year. The accounts state that financial viability is highly dependent on legacy income, which constituted 65% of total income and is described as volatile. The trustees maintain designated reserves totaling £955,000 to protect against income fluctuations and fund specific operational plans. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by The Rowleys Partnership Ltd.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £9k | Community Pet Support Scheme |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LEICESTER AND LEICESTERSHIRE ANIMAL AID ASSOCIATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough and Rutland Branch | £2.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £386k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS LEEDS, WAKEFIELD AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHEADLE AND DISTRICT ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS SHEFFIELD BRANCH | £1.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |