Animals `AN`¶

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

4,358 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.15% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	1,111	1.56%
£10k - £100k	1,599	2.29%
£100k - £250k	540	2.45%
£250k - £500k	294	2.72%
£500k - £1m	172	2.57%
£1m - £10m	213	2.37%
Over £10m	61	2.80%
Total	3,990	2.08%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	3,566	2.08%
oscr	680	2.75%
ccni	112	1.56%
Total	4,358	2.15%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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	£169,877,000
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.	£169,877,000
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	£156,400,000
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".	£156,400,000
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS [Charity number: 219099] To prevent cruelty, promote kindness and to alleviate suffering of animals.	£152,530,354
Dogs Trust [Charity number: SC053144] The Charity's objects (the objects) are (and for the avoidance of doubt whether within the United Kingdom or elsewhere throughout the World) to protect dogs and other animals in the Directors' discretion from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.	£143,068,000
DOGS TRUST [Charity number: 1167663] Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accommodation, 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.	£143,067,945
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.’	£128,887,000
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.	£128,887,000
Cats Protection [Charity number: SC037711] The League is established to relieve the suffering and distress of cats.	£96,902,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
SHEFFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT [Charity number: 1166426] Guided nature health walks; Environmental Pottery to improve mental health; Coarse Fishing to improve psychological wellbeing; Environmental Photography to learn about landscapes; Foraging for wild plants to learn about history/uses; Horse riding as complementary psychological therapy; cycling for exercise/wellbeing; Farm visits and;Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) Explore Nature - citizen science	£145,286
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS SHEFFIELD BRANCH CIO [Charity number: 1215087] THE OBJECTS OF THE BRANCH ARE TO PROMOTE THE WORK AND OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY, IN PARTICULAR, BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION, IN THE AREA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES OF THE SOCIETY.(THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY (AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME) ARE "TO PROMOTE KINDNESS AND TO PREVENT OR SUPPRESS CRUELTY TO ANIMALS".)
BAGNALL LIGHT OAKS AND BADDELEY EDGE VILLAGE HALL FUND [Charity number: 500639] The Charity provides a large community hall for the use of local residents for meetings, training events, activity classes such as Dog Training and Kick Boxing, local community activities such as luncheon club, parties and weddings.	£13,284
CENTRED HORSEPLAY [Charity number: 1167226] Centred Horseplay promotes social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. Fully approved Gloucestershire hub for the world renowned "TheHorseCourse", assisting people with an innovative and well developed programme with horses.	£41,506
HOLBY AND FRIENDS FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1174755] Funds raised by the foundation that will be used to help dogs especially that need vet treatment, food and shelter both in the UK and abroad.
WOOTTON SCHOOL ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1094845] We hold a Summer and Christmas fayre each year. We also run the scheme "bags 2 school", school discos for the pupils, Easter Egg raffle, Hot dog nights, Father's Day and Mother's Day sales.	£6,714
BLISS CAVALIER RESCUE LTD [Charity number: 1193078] Bliss Cavalier Rescue is a breed specific dog rescue for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in England. We additionally offer support and education to owners of the breed. Our core activities are directed toward improving the lives of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels by putting the health and welfare of the dogs in front of everything else.	£233,053
BRAMCOTE OLD CHURCH TOWER TRUST [Charity number: 1135913] The Trust has continued to organise a programme of events during the year, both on site and at other venues, allowing for Covid restrictions. We have arranged an Easter Egg trail, sale of volunteer made bird and bat boxes, bird spotting trail, a bat watch, make your own Mothering Sunday giftm a Pumpkin Trail and we also opened during Heritage weekend in September. The grounds are always open.	£13,048
CR Cats SCIO [Charity number: SC049230] 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To foster, develop and advance public participation in canoe sports 4.2 To organise training, competition and recreational activities in canoeing and kayaking with an emphasis on young people in Central Scotland	£66,677
Crossdykes Community Benefits Limited [Charity number: SC051595] The company has been formed to benefit principally the community of Dumfriesshire East which comprises Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Lockerbie, North Milk, Middlebie and Waterbeck ('the Community') with the following objects: 4.1 The advancement of community development (including the advancement of rural regeneration) principally within the Community. 4.2 The prevention and/or relief of poverty principally among residents of the Community. 4.3 The advancement of education principally within the Community. 4.4 The advancement of health principally within the Community. 4.5 The advancement of the arts, heritage culture and science principally within the Community. 4.6 The advancement of public participation in sport, principally within the Community. 4.7 The provision of recreational facilities, in particular with a view to improving the conditions of life for the residents of the Community. 4.8 The advancement of environmental protection and/or improvement, specifically in building resilience against the effects of climate change and helping nature to deliver benefits to the Community, principally within the Community. 4.9 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, principally among residents of the Community. and 4.10 The advancement of animal welfare, principally within the Community.	£465,083