Animals `AN`¶

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

4,406 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	1,144	1.61%
£10k - £100k	1,603	2.28%
£100k - £250k	534	2.37%
£250k - £500k	294	2.64%
£500k - £1m	181	2.59%
£1m - £10m	232	2.53%
Over £10m	66	2.92%
Total	4,054	2.09%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	3,601	2.10%
oscr	695	2.78%
ccni	110	1.57%
Total	4,406	2.16%

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.	£194,964,000
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	£194,964,000
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
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
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.	£105,571,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
EVERY CAT MATTERS [Charity number: 1200865] Promote humane behaviour and prevent cruelty and suffering towards cats in the UAE by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for cats which are in need of care by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstance or ill usage, rehoming such cats, where possible, in the UAE or United Kingdom. Providing TNR service to stray cats and educating the public in animal welfare.	£12,918
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.	£464,531
THE DOG, DUCK AND CAT TRUST [Charity number: 1177187] The Trust provides educational and harm minimisation stories and resources for children aged 0 - 9 years with a focus on safeguarding, promoting safety and developing a child's resilience. The Dog, Duck and Cat characters are utilised, in story form, to help adults educate children about a range of different subjects in a fun but informative way. We currently work in the West Midlands.	£3,150
EDNA SMYLIE MEMORIAL FUND [Charity number: 1165375] The charity's objects are to relieve the suffering of animals of any species and in particular to help disabled, wounded, sick or homeless animals. The trustees give consideration to individuals requiring assistance but primarily provide help through the use of local veterinary groups who deal with the assessment of the individuals' means.	£44,377
ILMINSTER & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB (CIO) [Charity number: 1181607] We organize events around South Somerset such as fetes, dog shows, 10k runs, etc. to raise funds so we can make donations to or pay for activities to the types of group or individuals listed. Our events also enable other groups to raise funds. We also offer manpower to help community activities e.g., car parking, marshalling events, etc.	£11,576
Ballingry Settlement Trust [Charity number: SC042905] (a) the prevention or relief of poverty. (b) the advancement of education. (d) advancement of health. (e) the saving of lives. (f) the advancement of citizenship or community development. (g) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. (h) the advancement of public participation in sport. (i) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. U) the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. (k) the promotion of religious or racial harmony. (I) the promotion of equality and diversity. (m) the advancement of environmental protection or improvement: (n) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. (0) the advancement of animal welfare. (p) any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes	£523
SHARON MILLER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1188132] Sharon Miller Memorial Foundation raises funds to support the work of Strong Tower in Kenya. The funds are used to provide training in agriculture, animal husbandry, and crafts to enable women to to become self sufficient and provide for their families thus relieving poverty. Funds are also used to provide uniforms and sanitary wear to enable girls to attend school regularly and food for children	£19,389
KRM Charitable Trust [Charity number: SC055540] The Trustees shall have power in their discretion at any time or times to hold any property and to pay or apply the whole or any part or parts of the income or capital of the Trust Fund for the following charitable purposes:- 4.1 the prevention or relief of poverty. 4.2 the advancement of education. 4.3 the advancement of religion. 4.4 the advancement of health. 4.5 the saving of lives. 4.6 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 4.7 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 4.8 the advancement of public participation in sport. 4.9 the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 4.10 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 4.11 the promotion of religious or racial harmony. 4.12 the promotion of equality and diversity. 4.13 the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 4.14 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.15 the advancement of animal welfare. or 4.16 any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. The Trustees may, instead of themselves paying or applying any of the Trust Fund as provided for in clause 4 of this deed, pay or transfer the same to any other trusts, organisations, societies, institutions, corporations, associations, and other bodies situated or established in the United Kingdom which is a charity or which have charitable purposes, either for their general purposes or for any specific charitable purpose as the Trustees may decide. 'charity' means a body which is either a 'Scottish charity' within the meaning of section 13 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 or a 'charity' within the meaning of section 1 of the Charities Act 2011, providing (in either case) that its objects are limited to charitable purposes. 'charitable purpose' means a charitable purpose under section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts.
Birds of Paradise [Charity number: SC049807] The purpose of the Trust is the prevention or relief of poverty	£51,235
HIGH FLYERS (SOUTH STAFFS) LIMITED [Charity number: 1150518] This user led service includes:Educational and social development, voluntary work and community projects, horse riding and farm skills, art and craft, sports,dance, singing, cooking, makaton, mental wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and relationship training. Also group attend disco's, cinema, theatres, and can enjoy an addittional week away.	£1,074,165