Chesterfield Animal Rescue
Analysis
Chesterfield Animal Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dronfield. It was registered in April 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Chesterfield Animal Rescue reported income of £19k and spending of £22k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2025, income fell from £33k to £19k (-41%), an average of -16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income dropped by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Chesterfield Animal Rescue sits at the 29th percentile: it is larger than about 29% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Thai Animal Sanctuary (£19k), Richmond Exotics (£20k) and Herbie Hedgehog Rescue (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
For the benefit of the public in the local area to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and in particular to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Thai Animal Sanctuary | Orpington | £19k |
| Richmond Exotics | Tyne and Wear | £20k |
| Herbie Hedgehog Rescue | Reading | £19k |
| Siren Conservation Education | Hereford | £20k |