Lucy’s UK Donkey Foundation
Analysis
Lucy’s UK Donkey Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in October 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Lucy’s UK Donkey Foundation reported income of £134k and spending of £107k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £118k to £134k (+14%), an average of +3.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Lucy’s UK Donkey Foundation 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 The Blackpool Cat Trust (£134k), Animal Concern Cumbria (£135k) and Pendle Dogs in Need (£134k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote humane behaviour towards animals by raising awareness via our website and supporters. To educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general via all media sources possible and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals by making grants to support the charitable work of organisations with similar objects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Blackpool Cat Trust | Blackpool | £134k |
| Animal Concern Cumbria | Cumbria | £135k |
| Pendle Dogs in Need | Lancashire | £134k |
| Feline Friends (Derbyshire) | Derbyshire | £135k |