Hull Animal Welfare Trust
Analysis
Hull Animal Welfare Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hull. It was registered in August 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Hull Animal Welfare Trust reported income of £837k and spending of £684k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £686k to £837k (+22%), an average of +5.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 152%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Hull Animal Welfare Trust sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Animal Sos Sri Lanka (£830k), Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital (£848k) and Border Collie Trust Great Britain (£826k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 73%, charitable activities 25% and investments 1.8%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £402k. Charitable activities took 95% of spending and raising funds 3.5%. Reserves of £1.1m would cover about 19 months of spending at that rate. It employed 15 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 25%
- Legacies 48%
- Charitable activities 25%
- Investments 1.8%
In the charity's own words
To relieve the suffering of animals that are in need of care and attention. In particular, to provide, build or maintain kennels or other facilities for the reception and care of unwanted animals and the treatment of sick and ill treated animals and to find suitable permanent homes for such animals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Sos Sri Lanka | London | £830k |
| Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital | Chichester | £848k |
| Border Collie Trust Great Britain | Rugeley Staffs | £826k |
| South Essex Wildlife Hospital | Grays | £848k |