Oakwood Animal Sanctuary
Analysis
Oakwood Animal Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Neston. It was registered in March 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Oakwood Animal Sanctuary reported income of £45k and spending of £19k, leaving 58% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £21k to £45k (+116%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 225%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Oakwood Animal Sanctuary sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hill Pony Resources Group (£45k), Essex Cavy & Rat Rescue (£45k) and Edna Smylie Memorial Fund (£44k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To relieve the suffering of animals of any species who are in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide & maintain refugees, secure homes, sanctuaries or other facilities for the reception of care of unwanted animals and the treatment of sick or ill-treated animals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Pony Resources Group | Callington | £45k |
| Essex Cavy & Rat Rescue | Benfleet | £45k |
| Edna Smylie Memorial Fund | Eastbourne | £44k |
| Vietnam Cat Welfare | Maldon | £45k |