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Animals AN

Animals is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Animals category.

4,222 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.08% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(animals?|cats?|rabbits?|cows?|sheep|pigs?|creatures?|swans?|horses?|dogs?|birds?|beekeeper'?s?|veterinary|vetinary|badger|poaching|fish(ery)?|canine|pets?|livestock)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 1,168 1.55%
£10k - £100k 1,521 2.23%
£100k - £250k 534 2.57%
£250k - £500k 266 2.70%
£500k - £1m 163 2.65%
£1m - £10m 187 2.20%
Over £10m 60 2.95%
Total 3,899 2.04%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 3,453 2.03%
oscr 657 2.63%
ccni 112 1.55%
Total 4,222 2.08%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds [Charity number: SC037654]
1. The Objects shall be: 1) To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by: a. conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend. b. protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats. And, in furtherance of that primary objective, to raise public understanding and awareness of, and to provide information on, such matters. 2) To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment.
£164,702,000
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS [Charity number: 207076]
To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit by conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend,protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats.To raise public understanding and awareness,and to provide information on,such matters.To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment
£164,702,000
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS [Charity number: 219099]
To prevent cruelty, promote kindness and to alleviate suffering of animals.
£152,107,708
The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association [Charity number: SC038979]
The Objects for which the Association is established are to promote the health, equality and independence of blind and partially sighted people by: 1. Providing guide dogs for blind and partially sighted people.. 2. Training and educating blind and partially sighted people in the use of such guide dogs. 3. The relief, prevention and cure of vision impairment. 4. Providing such services, facilities and activities for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people as the Association shall from time to time deem fit
£142,035,284
THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 209617]
The Association provides guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services to people who are blind and partially sighted. In accordance with its constitution, it provides "additional services and facilities for the relief of blind persons as the Association shall from time to time deem fit".
£142,035,284
DOGS TRUST LEGACY [Charity number: 227523]
Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accomodation, puppy houses, isolation blocks and treatment rooms.Dogs Trust provides financial assistance to allow owners in genuine need to have their dogs neutered through participating veterinary practices.Dogs Trust provides dog training and educational material on responsible dog ownership.
£124,598,892
Dogs Trust Legacy [Charity number: SC037843]
The objects of DOGS TRUST shall be (and for the avoidance of doubt whether within the United Kingdom or elsewhere throughout the World) to protect dogs and such other animals in the Trustee's discretion from maltreatment, cruelty, suffering
£124,598,492
People's Dispensary For Sick Animals [Charity number: SC037585]
(4) The objects of the Society are– a) the provision of free medical or surgical treatment, or such treatment at reduced charges, to animals belonging to persons who are unable to afford the services of a veterinary surgeon. b) the prevention of suffering of animals by the provision of preventative treatment, care and advice (whether free, at a reduced charge or at full charge). c) the education of the public in matters concerning animal health and welfare in general. d) the advancement of animal welfare for the public benefit by any other means.’
£106,648,000
THE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS [Charity number: 208217]
Founded in 1917, PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity. Our mission is to improve the life of every pet. We prevent illness, suffering and unnecessary death of pets; educate people about their welfare needs, and treat pets needing our help across the UK. In 2018 we provided 2.5 million treatments to more than 430,000 pets. Our services are funded entirely by public support.
£106,648,000
CATS PROTECTION [Charity number: 203644]
Homing, neutering and the provision of information. Cats Protection operates through a network of around 250 volunteer led branches throughout the United Kingdom. We are also registered with OSCR. In addition to the branch network we have 32 purpose built cat adoption centres. Branches and adoption centres work side by side to deliver cat work.
£86,009,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
River Annan Trust [Charity number: SC041774]
A. To advance for public benefit the conservation and enhancement of native freshwater fish (including migratory salmonids) and their environments (to include the flora and fauna proximate to the rivers and stillwaters) primarily but not limited to the inland and coastal waters of the River Annan catchment and the jurisdictional area of the River Annan District Salmon Fishery Board. B. To advance the education of the public and any association, company, local authority, administrative, or governmental agency or public body or representative body in:- (1) The understanding of aquatic ecosystems, including their fauna, flora and economic and social activity, and river catchment management. (2) The need for, and benefits of, protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments
Lochaber Fisheries and Conservation Trust Ltd [Charity number: SC024490]
3.1 promoting and undertaking research into and study of the monitoring, management, preservation and enhancement of the fisheries resources in the West and North of Scotland and in particular within the area of Lochaber and that for the benefit of all persons interested in fisheries resources. 3.2 advancing the education of all persons interested in fisheries resources by raising their awareness and understanding of the importance of fisheries resources and their conservation. 3.3 such other purposes as are recognised by law to be exclusively charitable within the meaning of section 505 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 or any Act amending or replacing the same, and which relate to fisheries conservation, fishery management, water, water quality and environmental conservation, as the directors may from time to time in their sole discretion select and that without prejudice to the foregoing generality and without in any way fettering their said discretion. Declaring that the directors shall be expressly obliged to publish and publicise the Company's activities and findings for the benefit of educational research and in order to increase awareness of the importance of fisheries resources and the environment.
£130,986
TRURO CHRISTMAS PRIME STOCK AND PRODUCE SOCIETY [Charity number: 1058453]
To Promote Agriculture and its improvements in:a) The breeding and rearing of livestock.b) Horticulture and Agriculture.c) Agriculture and Domestic Produce.d) Rural craft and skilld in particular to hold an annual Primestock and Produce Show
£6,794
Assistance Dogs (ADNI) [Charity number: NI108637]
None
THE BRITISH CHIHUAHUA CLUB RESCUE ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1094417]
The object of the association shall be to relieve the suffering and distress of Chihuahua dogs in need of care, attention or rehoming as a result of ill treatment, hardship, neglect or change of circumstances.
£142,864
CAMBORNE CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1114339]
The Charity primary activity is religious activities and the raising of funds to financially support its' local Crisis Centre, Hospices and animal sanctuaries.It has also given grant aid to individuals who are in most need.
£6,031
TEAM TUTSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1139644]
In Kent and the South East there are thousands of disadvantaged children from different backgrounds who would benefit from the opportunity to step away from their day to day lives and experience a more rural lifestyle, learning skills such as horse care and riding whilst developing, networking and social skills and all the benefits this encompasses, both for their current happiness and life.
£109,266
THE BUNNYJACKPOT FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1205634]
The rescue rescues and rehabilitates small animals from across the UK. We provide sanctuary for medically fragile animals and support other rescues with complex behavioural and medical cases, providing refuge for some rabbits who are unable to be rehomed. We aim to educate the public on proper husbandry, and to make impactful change to the rescue crisis in the UK.
FLUFFY BUTTS RESCUE [Charity number: 1199101]
We rescue, rehabilitate and re-home rabbits and rodents in Staffordshire and surrounding areas.
£15,959
KEITH'S RESCUE DOGS [Charity number: 1093211]
based in Lincolnshire operating in England & Wales. Founded in 2002 and managed and run by trustees and volunteers. With an outstanding reputation for high standards & commitment to the welfare of dogs, we rely entirely on sponsorship & donations to rescue from council pounds and other sources with the aim of boarding & rehoming dogs
£116,602