Animal Helpline
Analysis
Animal Helpline is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Peterborough. It was registered in March 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Animal Helpline reported income of £80k and spending of £79k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £44k to £80k (+81%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 113% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Animal Helpline sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Oak and Furrows Wildlife Rescue Centre (£80k), St Mary's Horse Refuge (£80k) and Setter Brittany Pointer Rescue (£79k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our key activities are the rescue, care and rehoming of unwanted dogs. Alongside this we attempt to educate members of the public on animal welfare issues to help prevent suffering of animals in the future.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Oak and Furrows Wildlife Rescue Centre | Frankland Road | £80k |
| St Mary's Horse Refuge | Rochford | £80k |
| Setter Brittany Pointer Rescue | Durham | £79k |
| Labrador Welfare | County Durham | £80k |