World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade
Analysis
World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08544316). It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending May 2025, World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade reported income of £129k and spending of £149k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £59k to £129k (+118%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 60%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, World Protection for Dogs and Cats in the Meat Trade sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Big Life UK (£129k), St Francis Dogs Home (£129k) and RSPCA East Berkshire Branch (£128k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Operates Worldwide to promote humane behaviour to dogs and cats who are used for food by means of education, campaign and information. Provides assistance to rescue missions of dogs and cats in the meat trade including rehoming and emergency medical treatment. Acts as an umbrella resource for smaller organisations with a similar mission throughout Asia.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Big Life UK | Lingfield | £129k |
| St Francis Dogs Home | Newquay | £129k |
| RSPCA East Berkshire Branch | East Sussex | £128k |
| Apollo's Angels | Coalville | £129k |