The Captive Animals Protection Society
Analysis
The Captive Animals Protection Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in June 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02086775). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information, sponsors or undertakes research and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Captive Animals Protection Society reported income of £63k and spending of £218k, spending 343% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £184k to £63k (-65%), an average of -23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 156% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Captive Animals Protection Society sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Animal Behaviour Training Council (£63k), Rolvenden Cat Rescue (£64k) and Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust (£63k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote humane behaviour towards, and prevent cruelty and suffering to, animals held in captivity. To educate the public to a sense of moral responsibility towards animals held in captivity. To undertake research activities in connection therewith, and publish results, and to provide relevant educational materials to the public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviour Training Council | Taunton | £63k |
| Rolvenden Cat Rescue | Cranbrook | £64k |
| Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust | Lincoln | £63k |
| Blue Acre Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre | Berkshire | £64k |