SOCIETY FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS
The SAA takes in unwanted and abandoned animals (currently cats and rabbits). We provide care and veterinary treatment for them until we find them new homes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets decreased to £975,999 from £1,053,294 in the prior year, with unrestricted reserves falling to £631,090. The charity reported a net deficit for the year, as total expenditure of £230,663 exceeded total incoming resources of £153,367. Despite this, the trustees confirmed the charity is operating on a going concern basis with sufficient cash balances.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee was paid in excess of £50,000” — page 13
“ensuring that there are sufficient unrestricted reserves to continue operations for a period of six months.” — page 4
Trustees
- Janet Tate-Smithchair
- Andrew Ellis
- Barbara Blaber
- Barry-John Saunders
- Catriona Alexandra Granger
- Sarah Jayne Twibell
- Sarah Mousawi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £153k | £231k |
| 31/03/2024 | £170k | £236k |
| 31/03/2023 | £358k | £173k |
| 31/03/2022 | £146k | £73k |
| 31/03/2021 | £233k | £101k |
Common questions
Is SOCIETY FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets decreased to £975,999 from £1,053,294 in the prior year, with unrestricted reserves falling to £631,090. The charity reported a net deficit for the year, as total expenditure of £230,663 exceeded total incoming resources of £153,367. Despite this, the trustees confirmed the charity is operating on a going concern basis with sufficient cash balances. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SOCIETY FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £50,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/05/2006 | £5k | Provide care for unwanted animals |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIETY FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS | £153k | Under £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CROYDON ANIMAL SAMARITANS | £443k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SANDBACH ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS LEEDS, WAKEFIELD AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SARA Ann Prosser Foundation | £209k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SUFFOLK ANIMAL RESCUE | £332k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |