Wild Life Foundation
Analysis
Wild Life Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Doncaster. It was registered in June 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08193416). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending November 2025, Wild Life Foundation reported income of £187k and spending of £113k, leaving 40% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income grew from £52k to £187k (+262%), an average of +38% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2025, when income rose by 78%. 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, Wild Life Foundation sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Birkenhead Council Kennels (£186k), Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Clwyd and Colwyn Branch (£188k) and Venture Farm Cat Rescue (£186k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
YWPF provides grants and can arrange expert support in the areas of exotic species conservation and welfare. YWPF will also consider supporting research which moves forward the knowledge and public benefit of exotic species conservation and welfare. Finally YWPF will look at supporting projects which inform and educate the public about keys issues impacting exotic species conservation and welfare.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Birkenhead Council Kennels | Birkenhead | £186k |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Clwyd and Colwyn Branch | Rhyl | £188k |
| Venture Farm Cat Rescue | Dereham | £186k |
| Pumpkin and Friends Charity | Lincoln | £189k |