Animals `AN`¶

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

4,403 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.16% 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	1,157	1.62%
£10k - £100k	1,593	2.26%
£100k - £250k	529	2.36%
£250k - £500k	293	2.65%
£500k - £1m	186	2.67%
£1m - £10m	223	2.43%
Over £10m	65	2.89%
Total	4,046	2.09%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	3,603	2.10%
oscr	690	2.77%
ccni	110	1.57%
Total	4,403	2.16%

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	£194,964,000
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.	£194,964,000
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
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
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
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.	£96,902,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
British Texel Sheep Society Ltd [Charity number: SC007271] The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science by the encouragement, promotion and improvement of the breeding of Texel Sheep in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or elsewhere and by the maintenance of the purity of the breed and with a view thereto if and so far as may be so thought fit , to purchase, import, breed, hire or otherwise acquire and hold, resell, let out on hire or otherwise deal in Texel sheep whether or British or foreign origin. ii) and the advancement of citizenship or community development by supporting and promoting the interests of those who breed Texel sheep. and (iii) and the advancement of education through the development of individual capabilities, skills and understanding by providing training and broader education inrelation to the farming of Texel sheep.	£782,070
THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST [Charity number: 1083384] THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST SUPPORTS A WIDE NUMBER OF DIFFERENT ORGANISATIONS AND CHARITIES. THE TRUSTEES INTERESTS INCLUDE - MEDICAL AND RESEARCH, CHILDREN, ANIMALS, THE ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, THE DISADVANTAGED, OVERSEAS AID AND CHARITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.DONATIONS CAN BE MADE AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR. THE TRUST DOES NOT NORMALLY ACCEPT UNSOLICITATED APPLICATIONS.	£286,588
NORTH FERRIBY RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1073571] Horse riding and various animal management programs for those with both physical and mental disabilities	£176,624
HEADLEY DOWN PLAYING FIELD AND VILLAGE GREEN [Charity number: 301850] Sport/recreation Open space in residential area for dog walkers, children to play ( no play equipment), etc	£400
Greyhound Compassion [Charity number: 1120247] To relieve the suffering of greyhounds who are in need of care and protection and in particular by providing and maintaining or assisting in the provision and maintenance of kennels and other facilities for the reception and care or greyhounds who are retired and unwanted or who are otherwise in need of care and protection; to place greyhounds in homes as the trustees consider appropriate.	£8,884
LITTLE DONKEYS [Charity number: 1021960] Development and education of children under statutory school age.	£240
YORKSHIRE CAT RESCUE [Charity number: 1160138] To rescue and rehome unwanted and stray cats and kittens. As part of the change in legal status to a Charitable Incorporated Association (CIO), the charity took over all the operations, funds, assets and liabilities of Yorkshire Cat Rescue (registered charity number 1058218) on 1st April 2015. This charity had been operating since 1996.	£860,135
SRPCC CAT WELFARE TRUST [Charity number: 1049984] Financial assistance to sick and injured stray cats via local veterinary practices. Financial assistance with veterinary fees offered to local pensioners via nominated local veterinary practices. Occasional financial assiustance to local cat owners in receipt of qualifying State benefits subject to Trustees' discretion and available funds.	£5,070
MILLSTREAM ANIMAL SHELTER [Charity number: 702953] The charity's objects are to relieve the suffering and distress of cats, dogs and other animals by the provision of food, shelter and veterinary care for unwanted, sick or ill-treated animals and wherever possible provide good homes for them. We aim also to prevent the unwanted breeding of animals and to advance public education in the needs and proper care of animals.	£649,317
THE NATURE NOOK [Charity number: 1210835] THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO, TO BE CARRIED OUT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN SOUTH DEVON, ARE:1) TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR ANIMALS WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE, REHOMING SUCH ANIMALS WHERE POSSIBLE; 2) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY BY THE PROVISION OF PET FOOD, OTHER ESSENTIAL PET ITEMS AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT WITH BOARDING OF ANIMALS TO PET OWNERS IN FINANCIAL NEED.