NORTH CLWYD ANIMAL RESCUE
The main aim of the charity is to take in unwanted and stray animals, care for them to the best of our ability and rehome them to responsible people. We also promote responsible pet ownership through local schools, etc.
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THE PROMOTION OF KINDNESS AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BY THE PROVISION OF FOOD, SHELTER AND VETERINARY TREATMENT FOR ALL ABANDONED AND SICK ANIMALS. (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £688,865 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven largely by an increase in legacies. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £811,000 are being managed in accordance with the charity’s policy, which targets six months' expenditure, and consider the surplus appropriate given strategic plans and rising costs.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to six months’ expenditure, which is approximately £550k.” — page 9
“The transactions above are with Maes Gwyn Boarding Kennels, an entity related through Anne and Neill Owen, trustees of the charity. Services received above relate to amounts payable for the provision of a water supply, staff and other charges.” — page 36
“During the year, trustees donated £1,025 (2024: £2,577) to the charity.” — page 36
“The transactions above are with Maes Gwyn Boarding Kennels, an entity related through Anne and Neill Owen, trustees of the charity. Services received above relate to amounts payable for the provision of a water supply, staff and other charges.” — page 36
“During the year, trustees donated £1,025 (2024: £2,577) to the charity.” — page 36
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 300
- Government income: £16,437 — contracts £16,437 (3); under 1% of the £1,781,732 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 300
- Government income: £18,417 — contracts £18,417 (3); 2% of the £961,086 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 300
- Government income: £18,474 — contracts £18,474 (3); 2% of the £908,091 total gross income on the same return
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/07/2021)
- Received assets from another charity (27/03/2020)
Trustees
- Dr Julia Williamschair
- ANNE DENISE OWEN
- Adam Hobbs
- Benjamin Michael Talbot
- Carl Ronald Sambell
- Christopher Horton
- Darren Lock
- David March
- John Stuart Gawne
- Lynsey Green
- MR Robert Neill Owen
- Marjorie Lynne Jones
- Sarah Thomas
- Tobias Hodnett
- Yvonne Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.8m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £961k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £908k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.1m | £978k |
| 31/12/2021 | £998k | £838k |
Common questions
Is NORTH CLWYD ANIMAL RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £688,865 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven largely by an increase in legacies. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £811,000 are being managed in accordance with the charity’s policy, which targets six months' expenditure, and consider the surplus appropriate given strategic plans and rising costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DSG Audit.
Who funds NORTH CLWYD ANIMAL RESCUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORTH CLWYD ANIMAL RESCUE as a grant recipient include THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST, THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST, THE KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | FY2021 | £5k | |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | FY2024 | amount not stated | |
| THE KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | amount not stated | Educational and other grants |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 2 | £25k |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | 1 | £85k |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £9k |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NEWCASTLE AND NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND BRANCH
- WORCESTERSHIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SHELTER
- LEICESTER ANIMAL RESCUE
- MOORVIEW RESCUE LIMITED
- ANIMAL AID 246
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH CLWYD ANIMAL RESCUE | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER | £2.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NEWCASTLE AND NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND BRANCH | £406k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WORCESTERSHIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SHELTER | £994k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LEICESTER ANIMAL RESCUE | £239k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOORVIEW RESCUE LIMITED | £40k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |