Yorkshire Swan Rescue Hospital
Analysis
Yorkshire Swan Rescue Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Selby. It was registered in April 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Yorkshire Swan Rescue Hospital reported income of £23k and spending of £32k, spending 138% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £21k to £23k (+9.7%), an average of +2.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Yorkshire Swan Rescue Hospital sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Proteus Reptile Trust (£23k), Paws Care UK (£23k) and Vera Kaye Rollit Charitable Trust (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The rescue and rehabilitation of injured swans, cygnets and other animals, by providing a rescue, hospital and treatment facilities. To also further educate the public on how to reduce suffering to such animals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Proteus Reptile Trust | Dudley | £23k |
| Paws Care UK | Liverpool | £23k |
| Vera Kaye Rollit Charitable Trust | Hull | £23k |
| Burrowed Hearts Animal Rescue | Derbyshire | £23k |