THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE ANIMAL CARE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £2,414,000, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover operational costs for the coming year. The charity reported a net income increase of 25% to £1,341,000, driven largely by a significant rise in legacy income. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee was paid between £60,001 and £70,000 in the current year” — page 20
“One employee was paid between £60,001 and £70,000 in the current year” — page 20
“During the year the Trust distributed grants and awards totalling £877k (2024: £707k), to the RVC, nil balance outstanding at the year-end (2024: nil balance outstanding at the year-end). No member of the ACT Management Committee, or person related or connected by business to it, received any remuneration from the Trust during the year (2024: Nil). No expenses were reimbursed to members of the RVC Council or the ACT Management Committee during the year (2024: Nil)” — page 21
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- THE COUNCIL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.1m | £1.0m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.6m | £932k |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.5m | £1.2m |
| 31/07/2021 | £1.4m | £904k |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE ANIMAL CARE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £2,414,000, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover operational costs for the coming year. The charity reported a net income increase of 25% to £1,341,000, driven largely by a significant rise in legacy income. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE ANIMAL CARE TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE ANIMAL CARE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE ANIMAL CARE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO, THE MARY HOMFRAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION, SYLVANUS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SALISBURY POOL CHARITY COMPRISING THE FIRST MOIETY ESTABLISHED BY CLAUSE 2 OF THE DEED OF DECLARATION DATED 23RD MARCH 1976.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FREEMASONS' FUND FOR SURGICAL RESEARCH | 1 | £540k |
| THE MARY KINROSS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE LOLLIPOP FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH UK | 1 | £72k |
| GLOBAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS | 1 | £54k |
| THE VASCULAR SOCIETY | 1 | £23k |
| THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| Friends of the Nations' Libraries | 1 | £11k |