THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY
The care and protection of animals, and in particular horses, who are in need of care and attention by reason of old age, sickness, maltreatment, neglect, poor circumstances, or other similar causes deemed worthy by the Trustees.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £19,615 for the year ended 30 June 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit. However, the balance sheet reveals net current liabilities of £74,054, primarily driven by a bank loan and other creditors, indicating reliance on external funding and legacy income to maintain liquidity.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Patricia Hartleychair
- BEVERLEY HOWARD
- JANE ANN WRIGHT
- PAUL HOWARD
- SUSAN HEDGES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £110k | £90k |
| 30/06/2024 | £58k | £134k |
| 30/06/2023 | £143k | £172k |
| 30/06/2022 | £217k | £175k |
| 30/06/2021 | £215k | £127k |
Common questions
Is THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £19,615 for the year ended 30 June 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit. However, the balance sheet reveals net current liabilities of £74,054, primarily driven by a bank loan and other creditors, indicating reliance on external funding and legacy income to maintain liquidity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 2 | £132k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £35k |
| WILLIAM GEOFFREY HARVEY'S DISCRETIONARY SETTLEMENT NO 2 | 1 | £26k |
| THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £14k |
| Ripple Effect International | 1 | £12k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- THE DONKEY SANCTUARY
- SHY LOWEN HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY
- THE MILLS EQUUS TRUST
- BLEAKHOLT ANIMAL SANCTUARY
- REDGATE FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY
- THE FERNE ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DONKEY SANCTUARY | £59.6m | £150,001 - £160,000 | 20 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHY LOWEN HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE MILLS EQUUS TRUST | £281k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BLEAKHOLT ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDGATE FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £378k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |