The Akita Rescue and Welfare Trust (UK)
Analysis
The Akita Rescue and Welfare Trust (UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Brigg. It was registered in November 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Akita Rescue and Welfare Trust (UK) reported income of £33k and spending of £32k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £36k to £33k (-8.4%), an average of -2.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income dropped by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Akita Rescue and Welfare Trust (UK) sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Border and Lakeland Holstein Club (£33k), Friends of Ferals (Sheffield) (£33k) and 2nd Chance Dogs UK (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Relieving the suffering of Akitas in need of care and attention. Providing rescue homes for the reception, care and treatment of such animals. Promoting humane behaviour towards Akitas by providing appropriate care for animals which are in need of attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage. Educating the public in matters pertaining to Akita welfare in general.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Border and Lakeland Holstein Club | Cumbria | £33k |
| Friends of Ferals (Sheffield) | South Yorkshire | £33k |
| 2nd Chance Dogs UK | Oxfordshire | £33k |
| Avon Valley Canine Trust | Warwickshire | £33k |