PREVENT UNWANTED PETS
We help people on low income towards the cost of their dogs, cats, rabbits and other smaller animals to be spayed or neutered, to reduce the great number of animals being "put to sleep", going to bad homes, etc. We also rescue, rehabilitate and rehome small animals. We are a contact for caring animal welfare groups. We are known as 'PUP' in UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates on a receipts and payments basis with no specific reserves policy, though some branches hold savings. The trustees report highlights significant operational pressures, including a constant struggle to recruit volunteers and financial constraints forcing the charity to turn away animal care requests.
What the accounts disclose
“Our funding remains heavily reliant on donations from organisations and members of the public”
Trustees
- ALISON GUEST MSc Eng
- Elaine Jones
- SUSAN Gupwell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £242k | £186k |
| 31/03/2025 | £156k | £153k |
| 31/03/2024 | £135k | £108k |
| 31/03/2023 | £50k | £49k |
| 31/03/2022 | £66k | £59k |
Common questions
Is PREVENT UNWANTED PETS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates on a receipts and payments basis with no specific reserves policy, though some branches hold savings. The trustees report highlights significant operational pressures, including a constant struggle to recruit volunteers and financial constraints forcing the charity to turn away animal care requests. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PREVENT UNWANTED PETS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PREVENT UNWANTED PETS as a grant recipient include THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST, MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST, MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2023 | £11k | 40th Anniversary Awards |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | grant towards costs of veterinary treatments |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | grant towards costs of veterinary treatments |