THE ANIMAL DEFENCE TRUST
The charity is a grant giving charity making grants annually to other animal welfare charities throughout Great Britain and also abroad.The charity also makes representations to the European Union regarding the treatment of farm animals transported from the United Kingdom to Europe, and across European countries over often very hot long distances without adequate rest and watering.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £38,898 for the year ended 30 November 2024, with total expenditure of £129,171 against incoming resources of £90,273. Despite this loss, the charity's unrestricted funds increased to £1,511,874 due to net gains on investments of £73,188. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of retaining eighteen months of average expenditure, excluding grants paid, in free reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's income for the year is £90,273 and consisted of investment income of £61,723 and legacy income of £28,550.” — page 4
“The Trustees look to retain eighteen months of average expenditure, excluding grants paid, in free reserves Free reserves correlate to net current assets.”
“During the year, a grant was made of £4,000 (2023 - £3,000) to The Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society, of which Miss M Saunders is also a Trustee.” — page 13
“In addition, a grant was made of £3,000 (2023 - £3,000) to Woodside Animal Welfare Trust of which Mrs C Bowles MBE and Mr R Stokes are trustees.” — page 13
“During the year, a grant was made of £4,000 (2023 - £3,000) to The Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society, of which Miss M Saunders is also a Trustee.” — page 13
“In addition, a grant was made of £3,000 (2023 - £3,000) to Woodside Animal Welfare Trust of which Mrs C Bowles MBE and Mr R Stokes are trustees.” — page 13
Trustees
- MARION Annette SAUNDERSchair
- ALAN ARTHUR MEYER
- CAROLE BOWLES MBE
- KARLA MCKECHNIE
- RICHARD VINES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £66k | £109k |
| 30/11/2024 | £90k | £129k |
| 30/11/2023 | £135k | £115k |
| 30/11/2022 | £62k | £104k |
| 30/11/2021 | £107k | £93k |
Common questions
Is THE ANIMAL DEFENCE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £38,898 for the year ended 30 November 2024, with total expenditure of £129,171 against incoming resources of £90,273. Despite this loss, the charity's unrestricted funds increased to £1,511,874 due to net gains on investments of £73,188. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of retaining eighteen months of average expenditure, excluding grants paid, in free reserves. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ANIMAL DEFENCE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ANIMAL DEFENCE TRUST as a grant recipient include BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Voluntary income |
| BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Donations and legacies |