The Wild Aid Foundation
Analysis
The Wild Aid Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancaster. It was registered in January 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending October 2025, The Wild Aid Foundation reported income of £18k and spending of £6,451, leaving 64% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £17k to £18k (+6.6%), an average of +1.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 195%. Over the whole period it spent 69% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Wild Aid Foundation sits at the 28th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include London City Farms and Community Gardens Association (£18k), Rhino Tears Jewellery (£18k) and Heather's Hedgehog Hostel (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Supporting wildlife and rehabilitation across the UK by providing resources that will enable rehabilitators to provide the best care for injured, orphaned or displaced wildlife. Education of the public within all areas of wildlife and conservation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| London City Farms and Community Gardens Association | London | £18k |
| Rhino Tears Jewellery | West Sussex | £18k |
| Heather's Hedgehog Hostel | Chatteris | £18k |
| Bekind Rescue | Reading | £18k |