In numbers

4,222

Small charities

£338,082,185

Total annual income of small charities

£335,047,932

Total annual expenditure of small charities

This cause includes animal sanctuaries, provision of veterinary care and charities concerned with the welfare and prevention of cruelty of animals.

Key Findings

  • 3% of small charities in England and Wales work with animals, the fifteenth most common cause.
  • 18% of charities working for this cause are based in the South East, followed by 14% in the South West and 12% in London.
  • 79% of small charities working for this cause have an income of £100k or under.

Number of small charities by region

Number of small charities by income size

Number of small charities by beneficiary type

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