Animal Equality
Analysis
Animal Equality is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Animal Equality reported income of £849k and spending of £589k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £403k to £849k (+111%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Animal Equality sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South Essex Wildlife Hospital (£848k), Veg Trust Incorporating the Matthew Eyton Animal Welfare Trust (£850k) and Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital (£848k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £803k would cover about 16 months of spending at that rate. It employed 10 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 99%
- Investments 0.5%
In the charity's own words
Animal Equality works with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Through investigations, corporate outreach, legal advocacy and education, we aim to spare the most amount of animal suffering. Although we focus on animals raised & killed for food, who suffer the most and die in the largest number, our vision is a world in which all animals are respected and protected.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South Essex Wildlife Hospital | Grays | £848k |
| Veg Trust Incorporating the Matthew Eyton Animal Welfare Trust | Leicestershire | £850k |
| Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital | Chichester | £848k |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Blackpool and North Lancashire Branch | Poulton-Le-Fylde | £852k |