THE LORD WHISKY SANCTUARY FUND
The charity continues to take in animals whose owners can no longer look after them. These animals, where possible, are found homes and those with behaviour problems or needing medical care are given sanctuary for the rest of their lives if needed. Two veterinary clinics in fixed premises, and one in a mobile surgery, are being run to enable those people on low income to have their pets treated.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £3,079,579, which exceeds the charity's stated policy target of £2,000,000 (equating to two years of estimated annual expenditure). The charity generated a net surplus of £652,904 for the year, largely driven by significant legacy income, reversing previous years of deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“Included in this figure is an amount of £1,200,009 (2023 £199,425) legacy income.” — page 5
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level that equates to approximately two years unrestricted expenditure amounting to an estimated annual sum of £1,000,000, or £2,000,000 in total.” — page 5
“At the balance sheet date, the charity owed National Animal Rescue Kennels, a charity of which Mrs M G Todd MBE is a trustee, £3,315 (2023: £3,315).” — page 15
“For purposes of fundraising and publicity, an associated limited company, Lord Whisky Centre Limited, runs a tea room from the other part of the premises.” — page 16
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Cynthia Elizabeth Pidoux
- Helen Teresa Painter
- JOHN PIDOUX
- Steven Michael Painter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £1.3m | £1.5m |
| 31/10/2024 | £1.8m | £1.1m |
| 31/10/2023 | £758k | £1.1m |
| 31/10/2022 | £935k | £892k |
| 31/10/2021 | £520k | £786k |
Common questions
Is THE LORD WHISKY SANCTUARY FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £3,079,579, which exceeds the charity's stated policy target of £2,000,000 (equating to two years of estimated annual expenditure). The charity generated a net surplus of £652,904 for the year, largely driven by significant legacy income, reversing previous years of deficits. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Levicks Audit Services Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | £121k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
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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 LORD WHISKY SANCTUARY FUND | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OXFORDSHIRE ANIMAL SANCTUARY SOCIETY | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LABORATORY ANIMALS LIMITED | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDGATE FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £378k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF ANIMALS LEAGUE | £2.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CROYDON ANIMAL SAMARITANS | £443k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |